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First Review of Applications:  April 23, 2020

Panel Interviews:  TBD

THE POSITION

Under general direction, performs a variety of professional level administrative, technical and analytical duties in support of the City’s human resource functions including recruitment, selection, classification, wage and salary administration, workers’ compensation and other risk management, employer-employee relations, labor negotiations, training, and related functions; provides information and assistance to City employees and the general public regarding human resources activities, policies, and procedures; may supervise or provide lead direction to clerical/administrative staff; and performs a variety of professional tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

Representative Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of recruitment and selection activities including announcement development, application screening, and evaluation, examination selection and development, testing, and candidate certification.
• Conduct and implement classification, reclassification, and organizational studies; evaluate and determine appropriate classifications and structures; prepare written reports and recommendations; develop new and revise existing classification specifications.
• Participate in conducting wage, salary and benefit studies and surveys for the purpose of compensation administration and bargaining unit negotiations; compile data and prepare written reports including recommendations for action.
• Assist in the overall management of the workers’ compensation program; review initial workers’ compensation claims and determine type of claim to be established; serve as liaison with injured workers, City departments, attorneys, medical providers, and investigators in the management of injured worker claims; work closely with insured employees and department managers regarding return to work issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of other risk management programs, such as occupational health and safety, and liability; serve as liaison on citywide Safety Committee, co-administering program with other departments and coordinating training; support Director, City Attorney and contract attorneys in litigation preparation.
• Provide assistance with employee relations issues; consult with managers and employees regarding the interpretation of personnel practices, policies, and procedures including related laws and regulations; provide information and assistance to departmental personnel regarding employee evaluations, disciplinary actions and other employee relations issues.
• Assist in employer-employee labor negotiations with various bargaining units; conduct a variety of surveys to gather and compile information for negotiation purposes; compile data and prepare various charts and graphs; work with finance to calculate negotiated costs.
• Assist in conducting intra/intradepartmental training programs and activities; coordinate implementation of training programs with department heads.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare written and statistical reports and recommendations for a variety of human resource issues and topics; make oral presentations as required; update and revise written directives, rules, and regulations and various handbooks as appropriate.
• Conduct new employee orientation and exit interviews; ensure proper applicant notification.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of human resources administration.
• Perform related duties as required.
• May supervise other HR Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Operations, services, and activities of a human resources program.

Principles, practices, and procedures of human resources administration in the areas of employment, compensation and classification, workers’ compensation, employee development, training, and benefits administration.

Resources to sustain current understanding of modern trends and legal issues in the field of human resource management.

Employment and employee relations issues.

Methods and techniques of research and analysis of personnel administrative and statistical data.

Principles of city government organization, functions, and management.

Basic labor relations, negotiation processes and employment law.

Workers’ compensation and related contract principles and theories.

Workers’ compensation claims adjusting, investigation, and administrative techniques necessary to participate in the management of claims from reporting of injury to settlement.

Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.

Business letter writing and report preparation.

Principles and practices of customer service.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

Perform professional personnel work with minimum supervision.

Make independent decisions.

Collect, compile, and analyze information and data.

Understand and analyze statistical information.

Make complete and accurate analyses, reports, and recommendations in a variety of personnel areas.

Work tactfully with and win confidence and cooperation of other departmental personnel, the public, and outside agencies and organizations.

Understand and assess needs and strengths of others.

Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Prepare clear, concise, oral and written reports both narrative and statistical.

Formulate and conduct presentations to employees, supervisors, and department managers.

Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.

Communicate and interact in situations requiring tact, instruction, persuasion, and counseling including conferences, group discussion, individual interviews, and negotiations.

Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Professional Human Resources certification is desirable.

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible professional human resources administration experience. A Master’s Degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of required experience that provides a generalist background.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EXAMINATION PROCESS 

Those top applicants who most closely match the needs and skills of the position will be contacted via email regarding next steps in the recruitment process, an interview and written assessment. Those candidates who achieve a passing score on the interview and written assessment will be placed on an eligibility hiring list for hiring consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS 

Offers of employment will be subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, fingerprint clearance, and physical examination including a drug test.  An additional condition of employment includes employment verification and authorization to work in the United States, by completing the I-9 verification form designated by the USCIS.

NOTE:  The City reserves the right to alter, adjust or change any portion of the examination process without notification.   The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract or employment expressed or implied.  Any provision contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date for the specific job.  Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

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The Human Resources Department of the County of San Mateo is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Human Resources Information Systems Manager.

Overseeing the Human Resources (HR) Information Management Division of the office, the HR Information Systems Manager will:

• Oversee all Human Resources related systems

• Develop and implement short and long-term automation tactics and strategies

• Create process improvements, procedures, and end-user training guides

• Process employee data, generate HR-related reports, manage system upgrades, and maintain data integrity

• Build relationships with key stakeholders including the Information Services Department and partnering departments

• Manage the implementation and administration of electronic Civil Service/Personnel Files

• Provide supervision and coordinate staff support in a variety of information technology functions within the Human Resources Department

The HR Information Management Division is responsible for providing practical and innovative solutions to technology services and accomplishes this by leveraging user-friendly and up-to-date technology to increase efficiencies and maintain the integrity of HR information, enhancing services and transparency, providing accurate and timely reporting and analysis of workforce data and HR metrics, meeting and anticipating customer needs, establishing collaborative partnerships, measuring and monitoring process completion and quality of services.

The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of HR-related software and how they work within a company's internal infrastructure, ensure all HR-related systems are regularly updated and compliant with labor regulations, translate technical information to simple language that any employee can understand, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership skills, and enjoy driving positive change within an organization.

Current priorities for the division include:

• Implementation or enhancements of HR systems
• Data Analytics to predict workforce trends
• Streamline HR business procedures through technology
• Enhancing user adoption with our current HRIM system, Workday
• Rolling out HRIM upgrades and enhancements
• Configuring/implementing negotiated HCM required changes
• Expanding HR partners and managers' access to relevant information regarding their employees
• Leveraging technology to increase efficiencies in tracking, maintaining, and reporting HR metrics
• Enhancing the use of a document management system for employee personnel files
• Planning and coordinating the provision of desktop and server support services to ensure full utilization of technology resources
• Planning and coordinating the implementation of Voice-Over-IP (VOIP) in HR

The HR Information Systems Manager will be expected to stay current with trends and resources in information technology, evaluate, plan and implement the department's needs, have strong technical experience and expertise, and communicate effectively with executive leadership and business users. Human Resources is looking to streamline software making the customer user experience seamless through their career at the County of San Mateo.

Current information systems include Workday, NeoGov - Application Tracking System, Cornerstone - Learning Management System, SharePoint - electronic civil service files, Enviance - RSI Guard, Orgami - workers compensation. Technical knowledge in Workday is strongly preferred.

Duties of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work closely with top management to determine areas which would benefit from automation and coordinate work within the department to implement appropriate systems; provide overall management of projects for the department
• Analyze and determine feasibility of automating programs, develop new applications, and modify existing applications

• Participate as the key department contact with the centralized Information Services Department to prepare and review needs analyses

• Perform departmental planning for automated systems and develop and manage the departmental automation budget

• Function as a team member working with managers in HR and with management of other departments in the development of integrated systems that affect more than one department

• Oversee staff and/or vendors to assure the department's needs are met

• Write procedures, memoranda, and instructional training material relating to staff use of automated systems

• Coordinate in-house user committee activities to assure that adequate resources are allocated to projects

• Supervise others doing administrative, technical, or clerical work in support of departmental automated systems

• Maintain and update manuals, code books, and computer control tables

• Research and resolve problem areas and discrepancies in computer programs

• Consult with staff on training needs and materials and develop and participate in in-service training programs to ensure proper data handling and transmission

• Make recommendations regarding department work-flow and operations to best take advantage of the benefits of new and modified automated systems

• Serve as Video Display Terminal Coordinator for the department, interpreting and implementing the County's policy as assigned

• Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Three years of analytical or administrative experience that involved the application of data processing principles and techniques.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of systems and procedures analysis

• Data processing principles, techniques, and capabilities

• Principles of supervision and staff development

• Principles and methods of statistical reporting

• Technical writing principles and techniques

• Modern office methods, including record keeping, storage, and retrieval

Skill/Ability to:

• Analyze, evaluate, and develop systems and procedures for data processing applications
• Interpret departmental business needs and policies to Information Systems, the County Manager, other departments, and vendors

• Conduct systems analysis and feasibility studies

• Supervise the work of others

• Train in the use of data processing methods

• Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations

• Negotiate with Information Services and other departments to assure that the department's interests are known and met

• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others

• Work independently

• Perform financial analyses of data processing applications and budgeting for such applications

Are you interested in working for a top-notch organization that prides itself on a strong commitment to providing innovative services to the residents and businesses in San Mateo County?  Do you have a strong background in organizational development, employee engagement, project management, and strategic planning?  Are you creative, thoughtful, energetic, and personable?  If so, this position might be for you!
 
The Human Resources Department of the County of San Mateo is seeking highly-qualified candidates for the position of Associate Management Analyst / Management Analyst in the Organizational Development and Communications division.  The position manages internal and external talent development programs and events and provides strategic support and analysis to departmental and County initiatives.  The emphasis of the position has been employee engagement, succession planning, talent management, performance and development, and organization change for the Human Resources Department, all other County departments, and our regional and local partner organizations.
 
Specific programs have included: STEP – Supported Training and Employment Program for Foster Youth, Next Generation Management Talent Exchange Program, Next Generation Regional Internship Program, County-wide Employee Engagement initiatives, Onboarding and Exit Surveys, Career Development Day, Innovation Summit, Youth Hub, STARS – Employee Awards Program, and facilitating the Heart Walk fundraiser.  Other programs in which the Management Analyst plays a support role include Jobs for Youth, Youth Jobs Summit, Regional Fellowship Program, and County-wide performance pilots.
 
The successful candidate for this position will have exemplary skills in project management and event coordination, collaboration and community engagement, and relationship building and political astuteness.  The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and presentation skills, confidence in leading cross-departmental and regional projects, and proven experience interacting with employees throughout an organization including line staff, supervisors, managers, and executives including city managers and the County Manager.  Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent and timely follow-up on assignments and meeting agendas.
 
Depending on the experience of the candidates, this position could be filled at the Associate Management Analyst level, or at the Management Analyst level. 
 
Associate Management Analyst is the journey-level and first level classification in the Management Analyst series.  Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic professional administrative education and/or experience perform analytical and technical work within an assigned division/department. The impact of decisions is moderate, and the work is typically one of interpreting, explaining, or gathering information.
 
Management Analyst is the full journey-level class in the Management Analyst series. Incumbents develop and implement policies and procedures for a variety of projects and programs within an assigned department, including budget, contract, and human resources administration, management analysis, and program evaluation. Incumbents support the work of departmental management staff by conducting day-to-day administrative support activities and by providing a professional-level resource for organizational, fiscal, human resources, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. The work has technical and programmatic aspects requiring the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and regulations. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

DUTIES

Duties of this position may include, and are not limited to:

• Assist in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and administrative control systems for the division assignments
• Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of operations in order to maximize resources; assess and monitor workload; identify opportunities for improvement and develop related recommendations
• Plan, oversee, and administer department-specific programs and projects
• Conduct a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding departmental and programmatic activities, including complex operational, regulatory, or administrative issues; evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations,
• Prepare comprehensive technical records and reports, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations
• Conduct special research projects and if necessary financial analysis for countywide programs and usage; produce findings and recommendations and prepare related reports
• Represent assigned department in interdepartmental, community, and/or professional meetings; confer with and coordinate with other County staff on a wide variety of administrative analyses and planning issues
• Serve as a liaison to public and private organizations, community groups, and other organizations; provide information and assistance to the public regarding assigned programs and services; receive and respond to complaints, requests, and questions relating to areas of responsibility
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and professional practices
• Prepare and submit Board of Supervisor agenda reports and various other commission, committee, and staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and correspondence regarding assigned activities
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and review publications and related materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
• Communicate orally, in writing, and/or through graphic representations and statistical summaries with colleagues, managers, employees, the public, organized employee groups, and representatives of various organizations
• May participate in the selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned staff; direct the work activities of assigned staff; prioritize and coordinate work assignments; provide or coordinate staff training; review work for accuracy; work with employees to correct deficiencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education 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 an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field
• At least one year of professional administrative experience is typically required at the Associate Management Analyst level, and at least 3 years for the Management Analyst level

 
Knowledge of:

• Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures
• Principles of mathematical and statistical computations
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures
• Principles and practices of county management and government
• Sources of information related to a broad range of county programs, services, and administration
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to organizational development and employee engagement
• Record keeping and documentation
• Techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations in person and in writing
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff

Ability to:

• Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations
• Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals

Electrician I: annual salary range is 
$82,659.20 - $100,588.80, hourly range is $39.74 - $48.36
Electrician II: annual salary range is
$86,840.00 - $105,643.20, hourly range is $41.75 - $50.79

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

NOTE: The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.  In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Electrician classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. 

The City of San José is accepting applications for the position of Electrician I/II.  Candidates passing all phases of the recruitment process will be placed in a qualified candidate group to be considered for filling present and future vacancies. 

Electrician I is the entry-level class in the Electrician series. Incumbents are provided with training and experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the full range of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. Electrician II is the journey level class in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment, working independently under general supervision.

Electricians are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating high and low voltage/amperage electrical components, systems and equipment including: locating problems; determining appropriate courses of action; and coordinating repairs with affected parties. They design, fabricate, and install electrical systems and components and install wiring and electrical equipment, ensuring code compliance. Electricians review work orders, maintain activity logs, prepare requisitions and obtain approval for various projects. Duties may also include purchasing electrical supplies, including: filling out paperwork; coordinating purchases; and, choosing vendors. They are responsible for responding to occasional emergencies, evaluating and taking required actions and determining if support is needed.

Electricians may perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Electricians in the Department of Transportation are responsible for the ongoing maintenance and improvements of San Jose's streetlight and traffic signal systems. Responsibilities may include installation and maintenance of fiber optic cable, speed radar signs, video detection, traffic monitoring cameras, and 'smart' LED streetlights.

Electricians at the Airport are responsible for a wide range of equipment and systems in a 24/7/365 operation, including repair, installation, operation, and maintenance. Responsibilities may include airfield/airport specific systems and equipment such as series lighting circuits, constant current regulators, airfield lighting control systems, and airfield lights. In addition, responsibilities may include interior and exterior lighting fixtures (including high mast ramp lighting, street lighting, parking lot lighting, etc.), lighting control systems, building management systems, access control systems, fire alarm systems, power management systems, building distribution systems and equipment up to 12kv, motor control equipment, baggage handling systems, emergency generators, vehicle gate operators, pump stations and fiber optics.

Shift schedules are based upon the needs and requirements of the Airport, and may require rotation assignments or assignment to a specific shift. Weekend and holiday work may be required, and standby time may be required.

Public Works electrician duties include: new construction, remodels, small tenant improvement projects, lighting retrofit projects, maintenance of pump stations (includes motor controls and PLC's and computerized alarm and monitoring of pumps, etc.), emergency generators, fire alarm systems, vehicle gate operators, badge access controls, lighting control systems, electrical building distribution systems and equipment up to and including 12kv, installing cat 5 and fiber optic networks and maintenance of all City buildings. They also set up temporary power for numerous special events on weekends and public address setups. PW provides standby Electricians 24/7.

Depending upon assignment, Swing Shift, Graveyard Shift, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices,Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Communication Skills - communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form.

Computer Skills - experience with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. 

Electrical Safety and Safe Work Practices - demonstrates familiarity and experience with Lock Out/Tag Out, safe operation of tools and equipment, and proper use of personal protective gear. 

Problem Solving - approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Team Work & Interpersonal Skills - demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.

Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

A multiple-choice, written examination covering general Electrical Codes, Electronics, Electricity, Safety, Electrical Theory, Tools and Materials, Operation and Maintenance, Blueprints, Testing Equipment/Instruments and Techniques of the trade, will be administered. Testing will be conducted when a sufficient number of applications have been received from qualified candidates. Candidates will be given one to two weeks advance notice of the written examination date(s). 
 

Claiming Veterans’ Preference: The City of San José has a Veterans’ Preference Policy that applies to this recruitment. To claim veteran's preference points, you must provide a copy of your military discharge form DD214 when appearing for the written exam for this recruitment. For more information on the City of San José's Veterans’ Preference policy, please see http://www.csj.gov/es/hrps/VeteransPreference.pdf. 

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The County of Yuba is recruiting to fill the Deputy Sheriff classification.  Deputy Sheriff perform a wide variety of patrol officer and related duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace situations, including the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public and perform related duties as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol, investigations, crime prevention or other peace officer-related functions.  We are seeking dedicated, public service minded individuals to join our team in this honorable position.

Date Posted:           February 28, 2020

Classification:          EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PERSONNEL COMMISSION SERVICES
                                    (Title change pending Personnel Commission approval)
                                   Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       8 hours per day; 5 days per week (Monday – Friday); 12 months per year
 

Salary Range:            Step A              Step B               Step C               Step D               Step E
(monthly)                 starting              6 mos             18 mos              30 mos             42 mos
                                 $11,197            $11,842            $12,523             $13,242            $14,004

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,075.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Current Vacancy:     Office of the Superintendent; Personnel Commission Services
                                    101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

Application Deadline:          Monday, April 6, 2020          (application, cover letter, résumé, and references must be received online, or in the Personnel Office by 5:00PM)

Job Summary:  Under direction of the Personnel Commission, plan, organize and direct Merit System employment program for classified employees in accordance with the Education Code and Personnel Commission rules and regulations; coordinate recruiting, interviewing, testing, selecting and placement of classified employees; manage classification & compensation program; and supervise and evaluate assigned staff.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Coordinate the recruitment, qualifications assessment, and examination of classified employees; direct the development and administration of employee selection plans including written, performance and oral board examinations; set examination pass points and prepare job eligibility lists; respond to questions and resolve issues concerning the employment testing process; review background check information and certify job candidates for permanent and temporary position vacancies
• Serve as Executive Secretary to the Personnel Commission; prepare meeting agenda items; conduct research and prepare special reports requested by the Personnel Commission; oversee preparation of meeting minutes; prepare the Commission’s annual report
• Maintain the job classification plan for classified management and non-management positions; arrange job classifications into occupational groups, conduct job analysis and recommend salary range placements for Personnel Commission action; coordinate job reclassification studies and recommend revisions to existing job descriptions
• Draft policies and regulations for inclusion in the Merit System policy manual on subjects enumerated in applicable sections of the Education Code, and federal and state statutes; administer Merit System policies and make decisions on the application of rules on a variety of employment matters; interpret and apply state and federal employment laws and administrative regulations
• Manage administration of the compensation program for classified employees including salary step placement for new permanent and temporary hires, and step advancement for current employees; prepare annual salary schedules for Personnel Commission approval
• Coordinate the classified employee evaluation reporting system and ensure applicable Merit System policies are followed; monitor the permanent employee probationary period, and advise managers on probationary employment procedures
• Confer with collective bargaining group representatives to review and resolve a variety of personnel issues concerning the application of Merit System rules and regulations
• Respond to grievances filed under Merit System procedures concerning matters under Personnel Commission jurisdiction
• Coordinate Personnel Commission disciplinary hearing procedures including reviewing issues to be brought before the Commission for adjudication, organizing evidence to be presented at the hearing, compiling witness lists, and preparing communications on behalf of the Personnel Commission; advise the Personnel Commission on all aspects of the hearing process
• Coordinate classified layoff procedures and advise managers on legal requirements; maintain seniority and employee rehire lists; prepare layoff, bumping, and recall letters to employees
• Conduct internal investigations on matters within the authority of the Personnel Commission, and prepare reports including final findings of fact based on evidence presented
• Prepare the Personnel Commission Services budget for Commission approval; authorize general budget expenditures, and seek Commission approval for large expenditures
• Oversee employment testing records management in accordance with Merit System Rules
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of Personnel Commission Services Department staff
• Assist County Superintendent of Schools, division heads, department heads, managers, site administrators, employees and employee group representatives to understand the classified employment testing, selection, classification, compensation, position transfer, seniority, demotion, promotion, layoff, and reemployment practices and procedures
• Assist the Associate Superintendent, Human Resources in the formulation and development of policies and procedures in accordance with Merit System Rules
• Represent the Personnel Commission on the Administrators’ Cabinet

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:   Master of Arts degree in Human Resources, Public Administration or a related field

EXPERIENCE:   Five (5) years of public personnel management experience involving directing a school merit system, or public sector civil service program

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Knowledge of Merit or Civil Service System authority, functions, and governing procedures in public service employment
• Ability to research personnel management issues, and develop staff reports and proposals for Personnel Commission review and action
• Ability to establish and carry out specific courses of action for self and Personnel Commission employees
• Knowledge of current practices in public sector personnel management including employee recruitment, candidate assessment, position classification, and compensation
• Ability to identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine the potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternative courses of action
• Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the Office of Education while simultaneously building credibility and rapport
• Ability to work with employees in a way that builds high morale, consensus and commitment to goals and objectives; interpret verbal and non-verbal behavior and develop an accurate understanding of others’ needs, values and opinions; be sensitive to and aware of the social environment
• Ability to train, mentor and coach employees to achieve their highest potential
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art personnel management systems and administrative procedures including employee database management, web based candidate sourcing and skills assessment, and talent acquisition techniques
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
• Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, statutes and administrative regulations
• Knowledge of job analysis and position classification evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge of research and statistical methods and their application to administering a range of personnel functions including analyzing community wage data, recommending compensation ranges, setting examination pass points, and preparing employment and statistical reports
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively orally and in writing

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. A review of application materials, including comprehensive résumé and cover letter, for education, training, experience, completeness, and accuracy
2. A technical oral board interview (panel comprised of subject-matter experts); and
   A general fitness oral board interview (panel comprised of individuals from the various constituent groups  at the San Mateo County Office of Education).

          [Both oral board interviews to be held on same date; anticipated date- April 17, 2020]

3. Final selection made by the Personnel Commission

NOTE:  Examination procedures subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services.

Only the highest qualified candidates will be invited to attend the examinations/interviews.

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

www.smcoe.org

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

SHERIFF’S CORRECTIONAL DEPUTY

*EXTENDED*

CLOSE DATE: Friday, April 17th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:

$20.82-$25.31 Per Hour 

INCENTIVE PAY:

Degree: 5% - BA or BS, 7.5% - MA or MS.

OTHER PAY:

 5% - Holiday Pay

 $0.40 per hour – Uniform Allowance
 $0.75 per hour – Bi-Lingual pay

FINAL FILING DATE:

A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Friday, April 17th, 2020

TESTING:

The written test is scheduled for Thursday April 30th, 2020. Oral Board test will be scheduled after the written tests is completed. The written test will be waived for those who have proof of a passing Corrections Test score within the last three years.
 

THE POSITION
The Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy position at the Glenn County Sheriff’s Department performs a variety of work in the monitoring of county, state and federal detainees; to maintain the security and safety of inmates and staff. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week on a rotating 24-hr shift. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            No experience is required.

Training:            High school diploma or GED equivalent.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at http://www.countyofglenn.net/dept/personnel/job-opportunities/job-descriptions and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
*     A Glenn County Employment Application        *    Résumé
*     Transcripts and/or Certificates                      *    Cover Letter
*     GCPER 44/ Conviction Form      
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Friday, April 17, 2020.
GLENN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:  Application forms must be filled out completely; please do not include “refer to resume” on the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. A separate application must be filed for each position.
Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: There is no residence requirement except certain positions may require the employee to reside within a reasonable commuting distance.
TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES: Glenn County does not reimburse applicants for any travel or related expenses incurred in connection with applying for employment.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference points for an open, non-promotional examination must attach a copy of their DD2l4 to their application at the time of submission. Submissions after the final filing date will not be accepted.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and fingerprinting as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam and a drug & alcohol screen.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license. See Training and Experience for any additional required license or certification.
DEGREE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Copies of all required degrees and/or certifications, as outlined in the job description, must be provided.  Please include copies of all required educational degrees beyond high school and special requirement documents such as certificates, licensures, etc. in your job application packet.
SELECTION PROCESS:  The selection process may consist of an application evaluation, oral examination, written exam and fingerprinting process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview wherein their qualifications for this position will be reviewed in more detail. Additional testing may be applicable. If you are selected for an interview, you will automatically be contacted.
Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Public Service employee (PSE) temporary (limited benefits).
 

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