CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, WA
Mount Vernon, Washington, USA
Summary The City of Mount Vernon is recruiting for Maintenance Worker - Streets / Storm Water / Wastewater. All positions require a Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with Tanker Endorsement Candidates may be hired in any level based on Experience, License and current Certifications. Streets Collections Operator I Salary Range: $5,104 - $6,465 / month Streets Collections Operator II Salary Range: $5,359 - $6,788 / month Streets Collections Operator III Salary Range: $5,627 - $7,128 / month Participates in the operation and maintenance of wastewater, storm water drainage, roadways, sidewalks, signage, and associated facilities. The position provides emergency response to flooding, snow and ice events, windstorms, fires, motor vehicle accidents, sewer backups, and spill responses. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following : Performs sign repair, maintenance, and installation as a traffic control device; provides traffic control for special events and daily work; performs street light repairs; installs pavement and curb markings; repairs guardrails. Performs right of way and facility maintenance through patching potholes, sealing cracks, sweeping and cleanup, trimming trees, grading alleys, mowing, and cutting brush, de-sodding shoulders, and leveling for chip seal. Assists with large pavement repairs, sidewalk replacement program, and ADA ramp improvements. Performs surface water maintenance including cleaning the catch basin, cleaning structures, maintenance of the trash rack, sweeping and clean up, pond and ditch maintenance, pipe cleaning, root maintenance, storm water filter maintenance, erosion control, and mosquito control. Locates maintenance areas, maintains service records, and performs video inspections. Performs surface water repairs on manholes, catch basins, gravity mainline, force main, fish passages, side ditch, etc. Performs wastewater maintenance such as grease removal from mainlines, root maintenance, clearing obstructions in manholes, and baiting for rodents. Performs wastewater repairs that include manholes, gravity mainline and force main. Responds to emergencies and on-call status for traffic and BNSF signal problems, downed trees, sewer backups, flooding, fires, motor vehicle accidents, emergency locates, water main breaks, snow and ice events, and spill responses. Supports and assists other departments or agencies such as BNSF, Parks, Fiber, Solid Waste, Fleet Maintenance, and Wastewater Treatment Plant as directed. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines All candidates are expected to have the following qualifications: High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience with a similar public service agency or professional field with multiple daily responsibilities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of wastewater and storm water systems, roadways, and other related City infrastructure. Computer and software basics, including Asset Management/Inspection software. Construction basics and best practices. Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances. Customer service principles, practices, and etiquette. Skill in : Reading and interpreting maps, plans, and drawings. Organizing and managing time effectively and efficiently. Coping with rapid changes in priorities. Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public. Organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Candidates will be placed at the level based on their Certifications: Streets Collections Operator I - LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, Tanker Endorsement, with “No” restrictions (excluding corrective lenses) is required. Washington State Traffic Control Flagger Certification is required upon hire. First Aid, CPR, and AED is required within six (6) months of hire. Counterbalance Forklift Certification is required within six (6) months of hire. Aerial Boom Lift Operator Certification is required within six (6) months of hire. Excavation Safety for Competent Persons Certification is required within six (6) months of hire. Confined Spaces for Competent Persons Certification is required within six (6) months of hire. FEMA ICS Certifications 100, 200, and 700 is required within six (6) months of hire. BNSF Contractor License is required within six (6) months of hire. Streets Collections Operator II - LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid State driver's license. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, Tanker Endorsement, with “No” restrictions (excluding corrective lenses) is required. Washington State Traffic Control Flagger Certification is required. First Aid, CPR, and AED is required. Counterbalance Forklift Certification is required. Aerial Boom Lift Operator Certification is required. Excavation Safety for Competent Persons Certification is required. Confined Spaces for Competent Persons Certification is required. FEMA ICS Certifications 100, 200, and 700 is required. BNSF Contractor License is required. Washington State Pesticide License, Public Operator, Ornamental Weed Endorsement, and Right of Way Endorsement is required. Streets Operator III - LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid State driver's license. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, Tanker Endorsement, with “No” restrictions (excluding corrective lenses) is required. Washington State Traffic Control Flagger Certification is required. First Aid, CPR, and AED is required. Counterbalance Forklift Certification is required. Aerial Boom Lift Operator Certification is required. Excavation Safety for Competent Persons Certification is required. Confined Spaces for Competent Persons Certification is required. FEMA ICS Certifications 100, 200, and 700 is required. BNSF Contractor License is required. Washington State Pesticide License, Public Operator, Ornamental Weed Endorsement, Right of Way Endorsement, and Aquatic Endorsement is required. Washington Wastewater Collection Personnel Association Level II is required. Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances Life Insurance policy Employee Assistance Program Department of Retirement Systems Retirement Plan (PERS) Teamster Pension Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave Gym Membership reimbursement Deferred Compensation (voluntary) APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application. Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mtvernonwa to apply online. First review of applications will take place on July 24, 2024. After 7/24/2024, Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. For additional information, or a complete job description, please contact Human Resources at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mtvernonwa/classspecs The City of Mount Vernon provides and enforces a drug free workplace and maintains a smoke free work environment. The City of Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Medical, dental and vision insurances. Life Insurance policy Employee Assistance Program. Department of Retirement Systems Retirement Plan. Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. Gym Membership Reimbursement Teamster Pension Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 12, 2024
Full Time
Summary The City of Mount Vernon is recruiting for Maintenance Worker - Streets / Storm Water / Wastewater. All positions require a Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with Tanker Endorsement Candidates may be hired in any level based on Experience, License and current Certifications. Streets Collections Operator I Salary Range: $5,104 - $6,465 / month Streets Collections Operator II Salary Range: $5,359 - $6,788 / month Streets Collections Operator III Salary Range: $5,627 - $7,128 / month Participates in the operation and maintenance of wastewater, storm water drainage, roadways, sidewalks, signage, and associated facilities. The position provides emergency response to flooding, snow and ice events, windstorms, fires, motor vehicle accidents, sewer backups, and spill responses. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following : Performs sign repair, maintenance, and installation as a traffic control device; provides traffic control for special events and daily work; performs street light repairs; installs pavement and curb markings; repairs guardrails. Performs right of way and facility maintenance through patching potholes, sealing cracks, sweeping and cleanup, trimming trees, grading alleys, mowing, and cutting brush, de-sodding shoulders, and leveling for chip seal. Assists with large pavement repairs, sidewalk replacement program, and ADA ramp improvements. Performs surface water maintenance including cleaning the catch basin, cleaning structures, maintenance of the trash rack, sweeping and clean up, pond and ditch maintenance, pipe cleaning, root maintenance, storm water filter maintenance, erosion control, and mosquito control. Locates maintenance areas, maintains service records, and performs video inspections. Performs surface water repairs on manholes, catch basins, gravity mainline, force main, fish passages, side ditch, etc. Performs wastewater maintenance such as grease removal from mainlines, root maintenance, clearing obstructions in manholes, and baiting for rodents. Performs wastewater repairs that include manholes, gravity mainline and force main. Responds to emergencies and on-call status for traffic and BNSF signal problems, downed trees, sewer backups, flooding, fires, motor vehicle accidents, emergency locates, water main breaks, snow and ice events, and spill responses. Supports and assists other departments or agencies such as BNSF, Parks, Fiber, Solid Waste, Fleet Maintenance, and Wastewater Treatment Plant as directed. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines All candidates are expected to have the following qualifications: High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience with a similar public service agency or professional field with multiple daily responsibilities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of wastewater and storm water systems, roadways, and other related City infrastructure. Computer and software basics, including Asset Management/Inspection software. Construction basics and best practices. Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances. Customer service principles, practices, and etiquette. Skill in : Reading and interpreting maps, plans, and drawings. Organizing and managing time effectively and efficiently. Coping with rapid changes in priorities. Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public. Organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Candidates will be placed at the level based on their Certifications: Streets Collections Operator I - LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, Tanker Endorsement, with “No” restrictions (excluding corrective lenses) is required. Washington State Traffic Control Flagger Certification is required upon hire. First Aid, CPR, and AED is required within six (6) months of hire. Counterbalance Forklift Certification is required within six (6) months of hire. Aerial Boom Lift Operator Certification is required within six (6) months of hire. Excavation Safety for Competent Persons Certification is required within six (6) months of hire. Confined Spaces for Competent Persons Certification is required within six (6) months of hire. FEMA ICS Certifications 100, 200, and 700 is required within six (6) months of hire. BNSF Contractor License is required within six (6) months of hire. Streets Collections Operator II - LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid State driver's license. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, Tanker Endorsement, with “No” restrictions (excluding corrective lenses) is required. Washington State Traffic Control Flagger Certification is required. First Aid, CPR, and AED is required. Counterbalance Forklift Certification is required. Aerial Boom Lift Operator Certification is required. Excavation Safety for Competent Persons Certification is required. Confined Spaces for Competent Persons Certification is required. FEMA ICS Certifications 100, 200, and 700 is required. BNSF Contractor License is required. Washington State Pesticide License, Public Operator, Ornamental Weed Endorsement, and Right of Way Endorsement is required. Streets Operator III - LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must possess a valid State driver's license. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, Tanker Endorsement, with “No” restrictions (excluding corrective lenses) is required. Washington State Traffic Control Flagger Certification is required. First Aid, CPR, and AED is required. Counterbalance Forklift Certification is required. Aerial Boom Lift Operator Certification is required. Excavation Safety for Competent Persons Certification is required. Confined Spaces for Competent Persons Certification is required. FEMA ICS Certifications 100, 200, and 700 is required. BNSF Contractor License is required. Washington State Pesticide License, Public Operator, Ornamental Weed Endorsement, Right of Way Endorsement, and Aquatic Endorsement is required. Washington Wastewater Collection Personnel Association Level II is required. Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances Life Insurance policy Employee Assistance Program Department of Retirement Systems Retirement Plan (PERS) Teamster Pension Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave Gym Membership reimbursement Deferred Compensation (voluntary) APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their application. Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mtvernonwa to apply online. First review of applications will take place on July 24, 2024. After 7/24/2024, Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. For additional information, or a complete job description, please contact Human Resources at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mtvernonwa/classspecs The City of Mount Vernon provides and enforces a drug free workplace and maintains a smoke free work environment. The City of Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Medical, dental and vision insurances. Life Insurance policy Employee Assistance Program. Department of Retirement Systems Retirement Plan. Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. Gym Membership Reimbursement Teamster Pension Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
CA, California, United States
Position Description Rock Creek Landfill is open seven days a week from 8am to 4:30pm. This position will require you to work on the weekends and holidays. The only holidays that the Landfill is closed are: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Easter Sunday. You will be subject to working in inclement weather, rain, wind, and heat. Under general supervision, to operate heavy power-driven construction equipment; to operate trucks and other types of road equipment; to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a specialty class; incumbents are expected to possess a high degree of skill related to the operation of a wide variety of construction, road related and other types of motorized equipment at the County solid waste facility and transfer stations.Unlike the Operations Foreman, this classification is not normally assigned supervision duties, nor does the position act as a lead worker, however such duties may be assigned on a short-term basis pending departmental need/staffing requirements. Incumbents are required to routinely handle multiple waste streams and on occasion, hazardous waste as an integral part of their daily duties. Incumbents must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Operations Plan for "Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility". This position requires working on weekends and holidays. Example of Duties Operates skillfully and within close tolerances, heavy power driven equipment in the maintenance and construction of County Integrated Waste projects such as scrapers, loaders, compactors, grinders and water tenders. Assists in servicing and checking of assigned equipment for needed repairs. May operate simple construction tools and other hand-held equipment for work related to patching roads or cutting brush. May perform skilled and semiskilled carpentry, concrete and fabrication work in the construction and maintenance of integrated Waste related cells, culverts and roads. General Household Hazardous Waste facility maintenance. Must have a fundamental understanding of hazardous materials and hazardous waste and be able to address concerns associated with such materials on the working face of the landfill. May assist with the segregation and/or loading of salvageable material. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Procedures and policies pertaining to integrated waste disposal; grade staking procedures; safety rules and regulations pertaining to landfill operations; tools, equipment and materials used in construction and landfill operations; safe operation of landfill and earth-moving equipment; ability to operate a wide variety of heavy equipment; perform heavy manual labor; understand and carry out written and oral directions; work cooperatively with others; speak, read and write English. Skill and Ability to: Operate landfill and earth-moving equipment in a safe manner; identify and report mechanical defects or equipment needing maintenance, use hand levels and laser equipment; speak, read, and write at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance; accurately maintain required records; maintain good working relationships with those contacted in the course of business. Education, Training, and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of experience operating heavy equipment. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required; the appropriate license is normally considered to be the equivalent to a Class A Commercial license; must be willing and available to all times for shift work, including emergency response. Must possess appropriate hazardous waste operations training certificate pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.120 prior to expiration of probationary period. Will be required to participate in the medical surveillance programs and DOT drug testing. This classification is designated as a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. Incumbents are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and must comply with all applicable drug and alcohol policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations. Service Employees International Union Local 1021 For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December. Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech. Uniform Allowance: $600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying classifications : Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer. Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :14 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$75 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance ?LEGALSHIELD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 25, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Rock Creek Landfill is open seven days a week from 8am to 4:30pm. This position will require you to work on the weekends and holidays. The only holidays that the Landfill is closed are: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Easter Sunday. You will be subject to working in inclement weather, rain, wind, and heat. Under general supervision, to operate heavy power-driven construction equipment; to operate trucks and other types of road equipment; to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a specialty class; incumbents are expected to possess a high degree of skill related to the operation of a wide variety of construction, road related and other types of motorized equipment at the County solid waste facility and transfer stations.Unlike the Operations Foreman, this classification is not normally assigned supervision duties, nor does the position act as a lead worker, however such duties may be assigned on a short-term basis pending departmental need/staffing requirements. Incumbents are required to routinely handle multiple waste streams and on occasion, hazardous waste as an integral part of their daily duties. Incumbents must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Operations Plan for "Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility". This position requires working on weekends and holidays. Example of Duties Operates skillfully and within close tolerances, heavy power driven equipment in the maintenance and construction of County Integrated Waste projects such as scrapers, loaders, compactors, grinders and water tenders. Assists in servicing and checking of assigned equipment for needed repairs. May operate simple construction tools and other hand-held equipment for work related to patching roads or cutting brush. May perform skilled and semiskilled carpentry, concrete and fabrication work in the construction and maintenance of integrated Waste related cells, culverts and roads. General Household Hazardous Waste facility maintenance. Must have a fundamental understanding of hazardous materials and hazardous waste and be able to address concerns associated with such materials on the working face of the landfill. May assist with the segregation and/or loading of salvageable material. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Procedures and policies pertaining to integrated waste disposal; grade staking procedures; safety rules and regulations pertaining to landfill operations; tools, equipment and materials used in construction and landfill operations; safe operation of landfill and earth-moving equipment; ability to operate a wide variety of heavy equipment; perform heavy manual labor; understand and carry out written and oral directions; work cooperatively with others; speak, read and write English. Skill and Ability to: Operate landfill and earth-moving equipment in a safe manner; identify and report mechanical defects or equipment needing maintenance, use hand levels and laser equipment; speak, read, and write at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance; accurately maintain required records; maintain good working relationships with those contacted in the course of business. Education, Training, and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of experience operating heavy equipment. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required; the appropriate license is normally considered to be the equivalent to a Class A Commercial license; must be willing and available to all times for shift work, including emergency response. Must possess appropriate hazardous waste operations training certificate pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.120 prior to expiration of probationary period. Will be required to participate in the medical surveillance programs and DOT drug testing. This classification is designated as a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position. Incumbents are subject to drug and/or alcohol testing and must comply with all applicable drug and alcohol policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations. Service Employees International Union Local 1021 For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December. Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech. Uniform Allowance: $600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying classifications : Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer. Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :14 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$75 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance ?LEGALSHIELD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Requirements MOS Code: 4250 (Navy) Education and Experience : Two (2) years of experience in the building trades, custodial work, groundskeeping, irrigation systems, street operations, construction or solid waste operations. Licenses and Certificates : Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Some positions may require Pesticide Noncommercial Applicator license Issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within one (1) year of appointment. Some positions may be required to obtain Backflow Prevention Tester Certification. Special Requirements: Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations. General Purpose Under general supervision, supervise and perform semi-skilled or unskilled maintenance work within an assigned area of responsibility. Typical Duties Plan, organize, direct, and engage in daily maintenance of the City's grounds, parks, streetscapes, storm water and irrigation systems, traffic signal, signs and markings and street operations, water operations, storm water management, lift stations, reservoirs, and solid waste management facilities. Involves: Schedule and allocate repair, maintenance and related tasks to staff. Perform regular site inspections and oversee all work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness and safety. Plan, select and requisition necessary equipment and related supplies. Support and actively promote the City's safety programs. Maintain files and records related to projects, schedules and other areas. Utilize computer systems to schedule the work of crews, complete work orders and record data for billing purposes. Verify work performed by crews and accuracy of data for billing purposes. Oversee the maintenance and repair of assigned equipment. Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors as necessary. Spots and safely directs traffic at appropriate landfill disposal site. Assists, instructs and interacts with customers. Performs waste screening for hazardous or prohibited waste. Separates and sorts different types of waste (electronic waste and automotive waste). Conducts general unkempt and maintenance of landfill facility, fuels equipment and performs other general labor related to landfill operations. Supervise a small crew in performing maintenance tasks. Involves: Assign, review and monitor work completed. Guide task performance. Train and develop employees. Prepare employees' performance appraisals. Recommend approval of sick leave, vacation time, merit increases. Investigate complaints. Perform related duties as required. Involves: Routinely assist or participate in performing maintenance and repair work as necessary. Interact with public officials, contractors, other departments or the general public. Provide accurate information to inquiries, resolve problems and respond to complaints, including complaints from individuals who may be irate. Perform duties of coworkers or subordinate personnel as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. General Information For complete job specification, click here . I mportant Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. Note: This position will fill vacancies only at the Streets and Maintenance Department and requires a Texas Class “B” or Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state . Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. BENEFITS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle. The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more! Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment. ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement. Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee: For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days): 40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days): 40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period For >15 or more years of service (20 days): 40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period SICK LEAVE WITH PAY Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease. PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability. B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave. C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability. LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95) 1.First day of January (New Year's Day) 2.Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday) 3. Thirty-first day in March(Cesar Chavez Day) 4.Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) 5. June 19 (Juneteenth) 6.Fourth day of July (Independence Day) 7.First Monday in September (Labor Day) 8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day) 9.Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) 10. The Friday following the fourth Thursdayin November (Day after Thanksgiving) 11.Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day) 12.Employee's Birthday In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays:1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council.2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday.3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 19, 2024
Full Time
Requirements MOS Code: 4250 (Navy) Education and Experience : Two (2) years of experience in the building trades, custodial work, groundskeeping, irrigation systems, street operations, construction or solid waste operations. Licenses and Certificates : Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Some positions may require Pesticide Noncommercial Applicator license Issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within one (1) year of appointment. Some positions may be required to obtain Backflow Prevention Tester Certification. Special Requirements: Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations. General Purpose Under general supervision, supervise and perform semi-skilled or unskilled maintenance work within an assigned area of responsibility. Typical Duties Plan, organize, direct, and engage in daily maintenance of the City's grounds, parks, streetscapes, storm water and irrigation systems, traffic signal, signs and markings and street operations, water operations, storm water management, lift stations, reservoirs, and solid waste management facilities. Involves: Schedule and allocate repair, maintenance and related tasks to staff. Perform regular site inspections and oversee all work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness and safety. Plan, select and requisition necessary equipment and related supplies. Support and actively promote the City's safety programs. Maintain files and records related to projects, schedules and other areas. Utilize computer systems to schedule the work of crews, complete work orders and record data for billing purposes. Verify work performed by crews and accuracy of data for billing purposes. Oversee the maintenance and repair of assigned equipment. Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors as necessary. Spots and safely directs traffic at appropriate landfill disposal site. Assists, instructs and interacts with customers. Performs waste screening for hazardous or prohibited waste. Separates and sorts different types of waste (electronic waste and automotive waste). Conducts general unkempt and maintenance of landfill facility, fuels equipment and performs other general labor related to landfill operations. Supervise a small crew in performing maintenance tasks. Involves: Assign, review and monitor work completed. Guide task performance. Train and develop employees. Prepare employees' performance appraisals. Recommend approval of sick leave, vacation time, merit increases. Investigate complaints. Perform related duties as required. Involves: Routinely assist or participate in performing maintenance and repair work as necessary. Interact with public officials, contractors, other departments or the general public. Provide accurate information to inquiries, resolve problems and respond to complaints, including complaints from individuals who may be irate. Perform duties of coworkers or subordinate personnel as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. General Information For complete job specification, click here . I mportant Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. Note: This position will fill vacancies only at the Streets and Maintenance Department and requires a Texas Class “B” or Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state . Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. BENEFITS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle. The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more! Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment. ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement. Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee: For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days): 40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days): 40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period For >15 or more years of service (20 days): 40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period SICK LEAVE WITH PAY Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease. PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability. B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave. C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability. LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95) 1.First day of January (New Year's Day) 2.Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday) 3. Thirty-first day in March(Cesar Chavez Day) 4.Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) 5. June 19 (Juneteenth) 6.Fourth day of July (Independence Day) 7.First Monday in September (Labor Day) 8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day) 9.Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) 10. The Friday following the fourth Thursdayin November (Day after Thanksgiving) 11.Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day) 12.Employee's Birthday In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays:1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council.2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday.3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job Applications will be accepted until filled The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Maintenance and Construction Supervisors I who assign and supervise a crew in the performance of maintenance, repair and minor construction projects on flood control, road, landfill and other facilities. For more information, refer to the Maintenance and Construction Supervisor I job description. Positions exist throughout the County. Candidates willing to work in the Mountain and Desert Yards are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to specify all yards on the supplemental questionnaire where they are willing to work in order to maximize their opportunities. SALARY AND BENEFITS We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $ 79,164.80 annually. In addition to vacation accruals, this position offers: 40 hours of Administrative leave time with a cash-out option AND 40 hours of Annual Leave (no cash out option). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT License: Must have a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission at time of application. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements/restrictions. Drug Testing: The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a Class B or higher license. Incumbents must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing following accidents, promotions, or upon reasonable suspicion. Department of Motor Vehicles requirements: The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires that all applicants submit a work history for the past 10 years; this information is required at the time of a selection interview. Availability: During critical response situations employees must be able to respond to their assigned road yards within 60 minutes if assigned to valley and desert yards and 45 minutes if assigned to mountain yards. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks. Physical: Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, are subject to extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently exposed to dust, vapor, hazardous materials, noise, and extremes in temperature or humidity. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. *Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance. Minimum Requirements License: A valid Class A or B Driver's License that has a tanker endorsement AND no restrictions for manual transmission and air brakes is required. Indicate possession of license and endorsements/restrictions in the license area of the application, as well as on the supplemental questionnaire. --AND-- Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the construction and maintenance of roadways, flood control facilities, or solid waste facilities, which includes one (1) year as a lead worker or supervisor. Note : Supervision or lead worker experience over work release or WEX (work experience) workers is not qualifying. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted and processed continuously, until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration for this position, as the recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Supervisory Unit The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits,* please click here . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . *Retirement benefits subject to change.
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
The Job Applications will be accepted until filled The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Maintenance and Construction Supervisors I who assign and supervise a crew in the performance of maintenance, repair and minor construction projects on flood control, road, landfill and other facilities. For more information, refer to the Maintenance and Construction Supervisor I job description. Positions exist throughout the County. Candidates willing to work in the Mountain and Desert Yards are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to specify all yards on the supplemental questionnaire where they are willing to work in order to maximize their opportunities. SALARY AND BENEFITS We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $ 79,164.80 annually. In addition to vacation accruals, this position offers: 40 hours of Administrative leave time with a cash-out option AND 40 hours of Annual Leave (no cash out option). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT License: Must have a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission at time of application. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements/restrictions. Drug Testing: The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a Class B or higher license. Incumbents must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing following accidents, promotions, or upon reasonable suspicion. Department of Motor Vehicles requirements: The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires that all applicants submit a work history for the past 10 years; this information is required at the time of a selection interview. Availability: During critical response situations employees must be able to respond to their assigned road yards within 60 minutes if assigned to valley and desert yards and 45 minutes if assigned to mountain yards. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks. Physical: Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, are subject to extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently exposed to dust, vapor, hazardous materials, noise, and extremes in temperature or humidity. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. *Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance. Minimum Requirements License: A valid Class A or B Driver's License that has a tanker endorsement AND no restrictions for manual transmission and air brakes is required. Indicate possession of license and endorsements/restrictions in the license area of the application, as well as on the supplemental questionnaire. --AND-- Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the construction and maintenance of roadways, flood control facilities, or solid waste facilities, which includes one (1) year as a lead worker or supervisor. Note : Supervision or lead worker experience over work release or WEX (work experience) workers is not qualifying. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted and processed continuously, until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration for this position, as the recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Supervisory Unit The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits,* please click here . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . *Retirement benefits subject to change.
Introduction This examination is being given to fill two (2) full-time vacancies in the Public Works Department and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. The current positions are located in Design Engineering and Utilities Maintenance District. Engineering Assistants I perform varied responsible field and office engineering work of average difficulty in the planning, design and construction of Public Works projects. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline. TYPICAL DUTIES Performs drafting, computing, and checking of field operations as related to the layout and construction of roads; sanitation, drainage and water systems; subdivisions; bridges; traffic signals; street lighting systems; and solid and hazardous waste facilities. Assists in the design of Public Works projects by preparing plans, profiles and cross sections; making quantity estimates, horizontal and vertical alignments and curve computations; and establishing highway and hydraulic gradients. Prepares and reviews maps, right-of-way deeds and legal descriptions; calculates and plots the results of field surveys; and locates, sets or resets survey points. Writes engineering specifications for proposed projects; makes estimates for projects planned or under construction; drafts engineering reports; assists in the application of principles of engineering design and theory to assigned projects. May act as resident engineer for projects under contract such as roads; sanitation, drainage and water systems; buildings and other facilities. May serve as a lead worker or supervise a field crew; may monitor field activities and work production; may instruct subordinate staff to make corrections or modifications to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Completion of 60 semester units at an accredited college with major coursework in engineering science, construction management, or a related field. Experience : Two years of varied engineering experience at a level comparable to a Senior Engineering Aide in San Joaquin County service. Substitution #1 : Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Substitution #2 : Additional education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for year basis. AND License : Possession of a valid California driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE Basic principles and practices of engineering and materials, including physics, mathematics, chemistry, drafting, real property description, surveying, design, construction, hydraulics and mechanics; basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software; principles of supervision. ABILITY Apply required engineering knowledge in varied work assignments; train and direct others; learn to perform a wide variety of computer applications; operate computers and related software; direct the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device, sitting for extended periods, standing for long periods, walking, pushing/pulling, bending, squatting, driving, climbing stairs or other objects; occasional crawling; Lifting -Frequently 5-30 pounds or less; occasionally 30-70 pounds; occasionally restraining, lifting and/or turning heavy objects; Vision -Good overall vision, color perception, depth perception; frequent reading and close-up work; normal hand and eye coordination; good field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity -Normal dexterity with frequent writing and repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone and in person; frequent exposure to construction and traffic noise; Special Requirements -May require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work; Emotional/Psychological -Frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentration required; Environmental -May be exposed to dust, fumes, and varied weather conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted. Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. ( The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 7/26/2024 11:59:00 PM
Jul 16, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This examination is being given to fill two (2) full-time vacancies in the Public Works Department and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. The current positions are located in Design Engineering and Utilities Maintenance District. Engineering Assistants I perform varied responsible field and office engineering work of average difficulty in the planning, design and construction of Public Works projects. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline. TYPICAL DUTIES Performs drafting, computing, and checking of field operations as related to the layout and construction of roads; sanitation, drainage and water systems; subdivisions; bridges; traffic signals; street lighting systems; and solid and hazardous waste facilities. Assists in the design of Public Works projects by preparing plans, profiles and cross sections; making quantity estimates, horizontal and vertical alignments and curve computations; and establishing highway and hydraulic gradients. Prepares and reviews maps, right-of-way deeds and legal descriptions; calculates and plots the results of field surveys; and locates, sets or resets survey points. Writes engineering specifications for proposed projects; makes estimates for projects planned or under construction; drafts engineering reports; assists in the application of principles of engineering design and theory to assigned projects. May act as resident engineer for projects under contract such as roads; sanitation, drainage and water systems; buildings and other facilities. May serve as a lead worker or supervise a field crew; may monitor field activities and work production; may instruct subordinate staff to make corrections or modifications to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Completion of 60 semester units at an accredited college with major coursework in engineering science, construction management, or a related field. Experience : Two years of varied engineering experience at a level comparable to a Senior Engineering Aide in San Joaquin County service. Substitution #1 : Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Substitution #2 : Additional education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for year basis. AND License : Possession of a valid California driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE Basic principles and practices of engineering and materials, including physics, mathematics, chemistry, drafting, real property description, surveying, design, construction, hydraulics and mechanics; basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software; principles of supervision. ABILITY Apply required engineering knowledge in varied work assignments; train and direct others; learn to perform a wide variety of computer applications; operate computers and related software; direct the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device, sitting for extended periods, standing for long periods, walking, pushing/pulling, bending, squatting, driving, climbing stairs or other objects; occasional crawling; Lifting -Frequently 5-30 pounds or less; occasionally 30-70 pounds; occasionally restraining, lifting and/or turning heavy objects; Vision -Good overall vision, color perception, depth perception; frequent reading and close-up work; normal hand and eye coordination; good field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity -Normal dexterity with frequent writing and repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone and in person; frequent exposure to construction and traffic noise; Special Requirements -May require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work; Emotional/Psychological -Frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentration required; Environmental -May be exposed to dust, fumes, and varied weather conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted. Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. ( The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 7/26/2024 11:59:00 PM