LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y8073J FILING DATES: July 19, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Assists in the administration of one of the smaller County hospitals in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and administration of departmental strategic health care equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism (EDIA) program initiatives and projects. Essential Job Functions Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism initiatives (EDIA) Leads the hospital's strategy to develop and implement EDIA initiatives, apply an equity lens to clinical operations, recruitment/hiring, professional development and training, and create a culture of collaboration to meet the organization's EDIA goals. Guides the organizational strategy to bring a health equity lens to clinical and operational programs, communications, and education across the organization. Works with internal and external stakeholders to implement EDIA-related policies and County-wide initiatives. Works collaboratively with the training unit to implement programs to address professional or leadership development, cultural sensitivity, and implicit bias. Develops practice and assessment methods to monitor performance and inform decisions on how to achieve DHS/facility EDIA objectives and analyze metrics to measure whether the programs’ goals are achieved. Plans, implements, and coordinates staff engagement events that educate employees and raise awareness in equity, diversity, and racism topics. Assist with gathering and interpreting patient experience feedback through an EDIA lens to improve overall patient care. Advise facility executive leadership on critical issues related to EDIA program implementation and progress. Remain current on best practices and incorporate changes into EDIA initiatives within the facility/division. Coordinate the implementation of enterprise-wide EDIA initiatives under the guidance of the EDIA director. Employee Engagement Leads the development and implementation of facility-wide strategic direction and initiatives to improve employee engagement and achieve organization’s mission. Manages workforce engagement survey process and data and works with hospital leaders to utilize information to identify and implement initiatives to increase staff engagement and satisfaction. Oversees development and implementation of facility Wellness programs. Develops processes to facilitate recruitment of staff that is consistent with the organization’s brand, values/culture, and objectives and supports EDIA goals of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in the workplace. Partners with labor partners to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of campus activities. Directs workforce recognition and rewards program to acknowledge people who demonstrate through their actions the values of the organization and its mission and goals. Serves as a liaison to the DHS workforce development and experience team coordinates enterprise-wide EDIA initiatives. Community Engagement Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of community engagement and community communication programs. Establishes mechanisms for ongoing community engagement (e.g., town halls) to inform community of medical center initiatives and to obtain ongoing feedback and input on community priorities. Identifies and builds rapport with community groups and organizations regarding education and training opportunities, contracts and purchasing, accessibility of services. Public Relations Develops, implements, and maintains communication plan to spread information about organization’s goals and achievements. Manages public information and external information requests. Directs internal communication efforts, including internal publications and messaging campaigns. Coordinates correspondence related to public information requests. Serves as a liaison to the DHS public information specialist on all enterprise-wide EDIA matters. Requirements SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) years of highly responsible administrative* or staff** experience: Two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator II***, Staff Analyst, Health****, Supervising Administrative Assistant III***** or higher One year of the two years included experience in analyzing, evaluating, recommending and/or implementing program improvement initiatives in the areas of equity, inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, workforce, or community engagement. A Master's degree in Hospital Administration or a Master's degree in Business Administration from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one year of the non-specialized experience. In order to receive credit for the Master’s degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email it to ORamirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from filing online. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Public Policy, Social Science, Education, Public Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Ethnic Studies, Human Services, Political Science, Law, or a closely related field, if not used to meet the Specialty Requirements. In order to receive credit for the Master’s degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email it to ORamirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from filing online. Highly responsible administrative* or staff**experience beyond the specialty requirements at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator II***, Staff Analyst, Health****, Supervising Administrative Assistant III***** or higher , analyzing, evaluating, recommending and/or implementing program improvement initiatives in the areas of equity, inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, workforce, or community engagement. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Highly responsible administrative experience in the County of Los Angles is defined as: performs work in an administrative branch of an organizational unit. Work includes responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation, analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of an organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and/or general management. **Highly responsible staff capacity in the County of Los Angeles is defined as : staff experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter expert. *** Experience at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as : Assists in the administration of a hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs for 2 or more departments/units of a hospital. ****Experience at the level of Staff Analyst, Health in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having department-wide impact. *****Experience at the level of Supervising Administrative Assistant III in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Plans and supervises the work of staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a large department with 1000 or more employees having very complex programs. Out-Of-Class Experience: Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection/Specialty Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) : The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Oscar Ramirez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 ORamirez@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 For detailed information, please click here
Jul 19, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y8073J FILING DATES: July 19, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Assists in the administration of one of the smaller County hospitals in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and administration of departmental strategic health care equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism (EDIA) program initiatives and projects. Essential Job Functions Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism initiatives (EDIA) Leads the hospital's strategy to develop and implement EDIA initiatives, apply an equity lens to clinical operations, recruitment/hiring, professional development and training, and create a culture of collaboration to meet the organization's EDIA goals. Guides the organizational strategy to bring a health equity lens to clinical and operational programs, communications, and education across the organization. Works with internal and external stakeholders to implement EDIA-related policies and County-wide initiatives. Works collaboratively with the training unit to implement programs to address professional or leadership development, cultural sensitivity, and implicit bias. Develops practice and assessment methods to monitor performance and inform decisions on how to achieve DHS/facility EDIA objectives and analyze metrics to measure whether the programs’ goals are achieved. Plans, implements, and coordinates staff engagement events that educate employees and raise awareness in equity, diversity, and racism topics. Assist with gathering and interpreting patient experience feedback through an EDIA lens to improve overall patient care. Advise facility executive leadership on critical issues related to EDIA program implementation and progress. Remain current on best practices and incorporate changes into EDIA initiatives within the facility/division. Coordinate the implementation of enterprise-wide EDIA initiatives under the guidance of the EDIA director. Employee Engagement Leads the development and implementation of facility-wide strategic direction and initiatives to improve employee engagement and achieve organization’s mission. Manages workforce engagement survey process and data and works with hospital leaders to utilize information to identify and implement initiatives to increase staff engagement and satisfaction. Oversees development and implementation of facility Wellness programs. Develops processes to facilitate recruitment of staff that is consistent with the organization’s brand, values/culture, and objectives and supports EDIA goals of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in the workplace. Partners with labor partners to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of campus activities. Directs workforce recognition and rewards program to acknowledge people who demonstrate through their actions the values of the organization and its mission and goals. Serves as a liaison to the DHS workforce development and experience team coordinates enterprise-wide EDIA initiatives. Community Engagement Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of community engagement and community communication programs. Establishes mechanisms for ongoing community engagement (e.g., town halls) to inform community of medical center initiatives and to obtain ongoing feedback and input on community priorities. Identifies and builds rapport with community groups and organizations regarding education and training opportunities, contracts and purchasing, accessibility of services. Public Relations Develops, implements, and maintains communication plan to spread information about organization’s goals and achievements. Manages public information and external information requests. Directs internal communication efforts, including internal publications and messaging campaigns. Coordinates correspondence related to public information requests. Serves as a liaison to the DHS public information specialist on all enterprise-wide EDIA matters. Requirements SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) years of highly responsible administrative* or staff** experience: Two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator II***, Staff Analyst, Health****, Supervising Administrative Assistant III***** or higher One year of the two years included experience in analyzing, evaluating, recommending and/or implementing program improvement initiatives in the areas of equity, inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, workforce, or community engagement. A Master's degree in Hospital Administration or a Master's degree in Business Administration from an accredited graduate school will be accepted for one year of the non-specialized experience. In order to receive credit for the Master’s degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email it to ORamirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from filing online. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Public Policy, Social Science, Education, Public Administration, Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Ethnic Studies, Human Services, Political Science, Law, or a closely related field, if not used to meet the Specialty Requirements. In order to receive credit for the Master’s degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email it to ORamirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from filing online. Highly responsible administrative* or staff**experience beyond the specialty requirements at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator II***, Staff Analyst, Health****, Supervising Administrative Assistant III***** or higher , analyzing, evaluating, recommending and/or implementing program improvement initiatives in the areas of equity, inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, workforce, or community engagement. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Highly responsible administrative experience in the County of Los Angles is defined as: performs work in an administrative branch of an organizational unit. Work includes responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation, analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of an organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and/or general management. **Highly responsible staff capacity in the County of Los Angeles is defined as : staff experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter expert. *** Experience at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as : Assists in the administration of a hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs for 2 or more departments/units of a hospital. ****Experience at the level of Staff Analyst, Health in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having department-wide impact. *****Experience at the level of Supervising Administrative Assistant III in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Plans and supervises the work of staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a large department with 1000 or more employees having very complex programs. Out-Of-Class Experience: Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection/Specialty Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) : The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Oscar Ramirez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 ORamirez@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 For detailed information, please click here
Westminster, Colorado
Westminster, Colorado, United States
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION City Equity Statement: The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education. Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply. POSITION PURPOSE The Deputy Court Clerk position assists with the daily operations of the Municipal Court. It is a moderately difficult and varied position that requires attention to detail, multi-tasking, and communication with internal and external customers. Work includes, but is not limited to, data entry, preparation and maintenance of court files, processing of motions, bond processing, CCIC entry and searches, cashiering, significant public interaction to include the explanation of court orders and requirements, and work as the courtroom bailiff or clerk. Progression from Deputy Court Clerk I to Deputy Court Clerk II is dependent upon (a) three (3) years in position (applicable prior experience may be considered) (b) successful job performance (c) demonstration of a solid understanding and use of the RMS, cross training on a wide variety of desk duties, and demonstration of informal leadership within the office, all as observed by the Court Leadership Team. This position will be at the Municipal Court which is located at 3030 Turnpike Drive. Operational hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the requirement of on call/rotational Saturday and/or Holiday Court coverage two to three times a quarter. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage. ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork). This position supports the City Manager's Office, which is committed to excellence by supporting the organization and community through responsible, safe, ethical, and compliant practices. This position also supports the goals of the Municipal Court to administer equitable, fair, and impartial justice in a timely and courteous manner; protect fundamental rights; promote public safety; and facilitate community reparation through SPIRIT. Every employee is accountable to: Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner Support and promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences GENERAL COMPETENCIES Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to: Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow through on commitments Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks Exhibit problem solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to: Have the ability to understand court systems and procedures Demonstrate knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment; computer data entry and software specific to the court; business English, spelling, and mathematical calculations Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply knowledge of municipal court rules, procedures, and functions Make decisions in accordance with regulations Use good judgment at all times Remain calm under time-sensitive pressure situations Adjust rapidly to reprioritize work schedule Understand complex oral and written instructions, and communicate both verbally and in writing Work independently as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, judges, prosecutors and staff, police, victim advocates, attorneys, the public, jurors, victims, defendants, and City officials Exhibit attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of the assigned tasks Multi-task, learn, and rotate to new positions as required JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks Prepare and maintain court files according to court standards; draft court correspondence Prepare, review, and distribute a variety of forms, motions, and other paperwork in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements Certify documents; maintains complex records and court dockets Process payments, generate receipts, and balance cash drawer Manage bonds received by the Court Explain paperwork to defendants, and set return dates Prepare check disbursements for the court Answer incoming telephone calls; provide information to the public in accordance with rules and regulations while maintaining confidentiality Confirm community service hours completed by defendants; track completion of classes, in-home detention, requirements related to Protection Orders, and other sentencing or pretrial orders imposed by the Court Check-in defendants, witnesses, jurors, interpreters, defense attorneys and other parties Review and prepare files for court dockets Prepare and handle all aspects of appeals to District Court following strict legal statutory guidelines Assist Court Officers in scheduling and coordinating court appearances by defendants in custody. Work with the Westminster Police Department and other enforcement agencies to monitor defendants with active warrants or those being taken in custody Perform electronic data exchange of driving records with the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle; access the Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) database to obtain driving records and criminal histories and to enter or vacate warrants and Protection Orders Cover court on Saturday and/or Holiday mornings on an on-call rotating basis May perform duties of Jury Commissioner on behalf of the Court Administrator using automated jury management system Perform duties and responsibilities of court bailiff and/or courtroom clerk Maintain regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required : Graduation from high school or GED Accurate typing skills and ten-key Customer service experience in an office environment Experience with Microsoft Office software Obtain CCIC certification after employment begins Preferred : Experience working in a municipal or other court Experience in a position in the legal/judicial field such as law clerk, paralegal or administrative assistant Data entry/Data processing experience Experience in cashiering Database experience working in multiple programs Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered. Physical Requirements Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for: Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies Constant light grasp, and fine manipulation and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional pushing and/or pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed indoors and is primarily sedentary office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and high stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies. Required Materials and Equipment General office equipment including computer, telephones, fax/copy machines, scanner, calculator, credit card machine, and printers. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, driver license record, and education verification Drug screen Must be legally entitled to work in the United States Candidates will be fingerprinted and Must be able to pass the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal background check due to access to sensitive areas The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health and Dental Flexible Spending Pension/Retirement Plans Term Life Insurance Long-term Disability Survivor Benefits Wellness Program Career Development Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package: Benefit Package The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system.In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf. 401(a) Contribution Rates: Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested. Employer Contribution: 11.75%of your base pay. Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule Less than 3 years - 0% 3 years- 60% 4 years - 80% 5 plusyearsor age 55 or older when separating - 100% The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode. Closing Date/Time: 9/16/2024 8:30 AM Mountain
Sep 03, 2024
Full Time
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION City Equity Statement: The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education. Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply. POSITION PURPOSE The Deputy Court Clerk position assists with the daily operations of the Municipal Court. It is a moderately difficult and varied position that requires attention to detail, multi-tasking, and communication with internal and external customers. Work includes, but is not limited to, data entry, preparation and maintenance of court files, processing of motions, bond processing, CCIC entry and searches, cashiering, significant public interaction to include the explanation of court orders and requirements, and work as the courtroom bailiff or clerk. Progression from Deputy Court Clerk I to Deputy Court Clerk II is dependent upon (a) three (3) years in position (applicable prior experience may be considered) (b) successful job performance (c) demonstration of a solid understanding and use of the RMS, cross training on a wide variety of desk duties, and demonstration of informal leadership within the office, all as observed by the Court Leadership Team. This position will be at the Municipal Court which is located at 3030 Turnpike Drive. Operational hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the requirement of on call/rotational Saturday and/or Holiday Court coverage two to three times a quarter. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage. ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork). This position supports the City Manager's Office, which is committed to excellence by supporting the organization and community through responsible, safe, ethical, and compliant practices. This position also supports the goals of the Municipal Court to administer equitable, fair, and impartial justice in a timely and courteous manner; protect fundamental rights; promote public safety; and facilitate community reparation through SPIRIT. Every employee is accountable to: Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner Support and promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences GENERAL COMPETENCIES Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to: Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow through on commitments Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks Exhibit problem solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to: Have the ability to understand court systems and procedures Demonstrate knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment; computer data entry and software specific to the court; business English, spelling, and mathematical calculations Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply knowledge of municipal court rules, procedures, and functions Make decisions in accordance with regulations Use good judgment at all times Remain calm under time-sensitive pressure situations Adjust rapidly to reprioritize work schedule Understand complex oral and written instructions, and communicate both verbally and in writing Work independently as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff, judges, prosecutors and staff, police, victim advocates, attorneys, the public, jurors, victims, defendants, and City officials Exhibit attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of the assigned tasks Multi-task, learn, and rotate to new positions as required JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks Prepare and maintain court files according to court standards; draft court correspondence Prepare, review, and distribute a variety of forms, motions, and other paperwork in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements Certify documents; maintains complex records and court dockets Process payments, generate receipts, and balance cash drawer Manage bonds received by the Court Explain paperwork to defendants, and set return dates Prepare check disbursements for the court Answer incoming telephone calls; provide information to the public in accordance with rules and regulations while maintaining confidentiality Confirm community service hours completed by defendants; track completion of classes, in-home detention, requirements related to Protection Orders, and other sentencing or pretrial orders imposed by the Court Check-in defendants, witnesses, jurors, interpreters, defense attorneys and other parties Review and prepare files for court dockets Prepare and handle all aspects of appeals to District Court following strict legal statutory guidelines Assist Court Officers in scheduling and coordinating court appearances by defendants in custody. Work with the Westminster Police Department and other enforcement agencies to monitor defendants with active warrants or those being taken in custody Perform electronic data exchange of driving records with the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle; access the Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) database to obtain driving records and criminal histories and to enter or vacate warrants and Protection Orders Cover court on Saturday and/or Holiday mornings on an on-call rotating basis May perform duties of Jury Commissioner on behalf of the Court Administrator using automated jury management system Perform duties and responsibilities of court bailiff and/or courtroom clerk Maintain regular and punctual attendance Other Duties and Responsibilities Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required : Graduation from high school or GED Accurate typing skills and ten-key Customer service experience in an office environment Experience with Microsoft Office software Obtain CCIC certification after employment begins Preferred : Experience working in a municipal or other court Experience in a position in the legal/judicial field such as law clerk, paralegal or administrative assistant Data entry/Data processing experience Experience in cashiering Database experience working in multiple programs Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered. Physical Requirements Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for: Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies Constant light grasp, and fine manipulation and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional pushing and/or pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed indoors and is primarily sedentary office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and high stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies. Required Materials and Equipment General office equipment including computer, telephones, fax/copy machines, scanner, calculator, credit card machine, and printers. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, driver license record, and education verification Drug screen Must be legally entitled to work in the United States Candidates will be fingerprinted and Must be able to pass the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal background check due to access to sensitive areas The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health and Dental Flexible Spending Pension/Retirement Plans Term Life Insurance Long-term Disability Survivor Benefits Wellness Program Career Development Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package: Benefit Package The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system.In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf. 401(a) Contribution Rates: Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested. Employer Contribution: 11.75%of your base pay. Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule Less than 3 years - 0% 3 years- 60% 4 years - 80% 5 plusyearsor age 55 or older when separating - 100% The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode. Closing Date/Time: 9/16/2024 8:30 AM Mountain
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
Harrisburg, PA, USA
AOPC is seeing an Assistant Director of Finance to play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Finance and ensuring seamless operations. This management position is crucial for maintaining continuity within the department, especially during the Director’s absence, and involves significant supervisory responsibilities. This position consults with and advises the State Court Administrator, directors, senior staff of other non-state funded court entities, and various Executive branch officials on a wide array of financial and budgeting actions.
This position offers a competitive salary based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The expected hiring range is $99,367 - $119,417, but the starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate.
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts has a competitive benefits program including participation in the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS), competitive health benefits (including dental, vision and prescription drug programs beginning on first day of employment for employee and eligible dependents) and life insurance, paid holiday, vacation and sick/disability leave.
Jul 18, 2024
Full Time
AOPC is seeing an Assistant Director of Finance to play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Finance and ensuring seamless operations. This management position is crucial for maintaining continuity within the department, especially during the Director’s absence, and involves significant supervisory responsibilities. This position consults with and advises the State Court Administrator, directors, senior staff of other non-state funded court entities, and various Executive branch officials on a wide array of financial and budgeting actions.
This position offers a competitive salary based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The expected hiring range is $99,367 - $119,417, but the starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate.
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts has a competitive benefits program including participation in the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS), competitive health benefits (including dental, vision and prescription drug programs beginning on first day of employment for employee and eligible dependents) and life insurance, paid holiday, vacation and sick/disability leave.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER: b4595B-EA FILING DATES: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time) This examination will remain open until the need of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services. Essential Job Functions Participates in the budget planning for major health service programs and departments. Analyzes preliminary budget requests; conducts studies of line budget units' previous financial performance and cost effectiveness; performs revenue forecasts; and prepares findings and budget recommendations to management. Develops annual budget for assigned Department of Health Services line budget units; monitors the unit's expenditures against the plans; and prepares summaries of financial activities to keep management informed of financial condition. Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations for organizing, staffing, financing, and the operation of major new departmental functions or major modifications of existing programs. Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations on purchasing, leasing, equipping, and space planning of major departmental facilities. Conducts management studies of component organizations of the department to determine if acceptable management practices are being used and departmental policies enforced to assess organization, staffing, and financing; to define and report problem areas; and to develop recommendations for the solution of problems uncovered. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Three years of experience in a *staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel. Option II : Two years of **highly responsible administrative or *staff experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of ***Administrative Assistant III, ****Assistant Hospital Administrator I, *****Contract Program Auditor, or higher. Option III : One year of responsible *staff experience in health care financial operations or in professional Accounting. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPEREIENCE, OR VERIFICATION OF EXPERINCE LETTERS (VOEL) WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AT THE TIME OF FILING. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In the County of Los Angeles, Staff capacity/Staff experience is defined as having work in an organization assisting and supporting administration in the operation of its function by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. **In the County of Los Angeles, highly responsible administrative is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. *** In the County of Los Angeles, the level of Administrative Assistant III is defined as analyzes and makes recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems of an organization, and participates in the implementation of their solution. **** In the County of Los Angeles, the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator I is defined as assists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a small area of the hospital. ***** In the County of Los Angeles, the level of Contract Program Auditor is defined as conducts program evaluation audits of hospitals, day-care centers and related health facilities to ensure that appropriate quality of care is maintained by private agencies with County contracts. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add isan@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermentjobs.com/careers/lacounty .gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Irene San, (323) 705-4074 Analyst Contact Email: isan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 705-4074 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Sep 14, 2024
Temporary
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER: b4595B-EA FILING DATES: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time) This examination will remain open until the need of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Assistant Staff Analyst, Health Services. Essential Job Functions Participates in the budget planning for major health service programs and departments. Analyzes preliminary budget requests; conducts studies of line budget units' previous financial performance and cost effectiveness; performs revenue forecasts; and prepares findings and budget recommendations to management. Develops annual budget for assigned Department of Health Services line budget units; monitors the unit's expenditures against the plans; and prepares summaries of financial activities to keep management informed of financial condition. Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations for organizing, staffing, financing, and the operation of major new departmental functions or major modifications of existing programs. Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations on purchasing, leasing, equipping, and space planning of major departmental facilities. Conducts management studies of component organizations of the department to determine if acceptable management practices are being used and departmental policies enforced to assess organization, staffing, and financing; to define and report problem areas; and to develop recommendations for the solution of problems uncovered. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Three years of experience in a *staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel. Option II : Two years of **highly responsible administrative or *staff experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of ***Administrative Assistant III, ****Assistant Hospital Administrator I, *****Contract Program Auditor, or higher. Option III : One year of responsible *staff experience in health care financial operations or in professional Accounting. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPEREIENCE, OR VERIFICATION OF EXPERINCE LETTERS (VOEL) WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AT THE TIME OF FILING. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In the County of Los Angeles, Staff capacity/Staff experience is defined as having work in an organization assisting and supporting administration in the operation of its function by doing research, analysis, and making recommendations to line managers on matters such as utilization of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives. **In the County of Los Angeles, highly responsible administrative is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. *** In the County of Los Angeles, the level of Administrative Assistant III is defined as analyzes and makes recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems of an organization, and participates in the implementation of their solution. **** In the County of Los Angeles, the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator I is defined as assists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a small area of the hospital. ***** In the County of Los Angeles, the level of Contract Program Auditor is defined as conducts program evaluation audits of hospitals, day-care centers and related health facilities to ensure that appropriate quality of care is maintained by private agencies with County contracts. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add isan@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermentjobs.com/careers/lacounty .gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034 HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov Analyst Contact Phone: Irene San, (323) 705-4074 Analyst Contact Email: isan@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 705-4074 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 735-2922 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y5295Y FILING START DATE November 16, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and 4 acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion dollars. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: Our mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners. DEFINITION: Under general direction, the Assistant Nursing Director, Administrator (ANDA), Infection Control provides supervision, management, and leadership for the hospital’s Infection Prevention & Control Division. The ANDA is responsible for the overall facility compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control standards. This individual works collaboratively as resource and consultant across the organization, including associated clinics and clinic sites, in policy development, employee education, department specific infection prevention and control projects, and assessment and management of infectious or communicable diseases. The ANDA will work with administrative and clinical leaders to implement prevention measures hospital wide. Essential Job Functions Provides supervision, management, and leadership for the Infection Prevention & Control Division. Responsible for the overall hospital compliance and adherence to federal, state and county infection prevention and control standards. Maintains currency with, interprets and converts government regulations and agency guidelines into applicable facility-based policies and procedures. Ensures facility compliance with government and accrediting body regulations related to infection prevention and control. Monitors operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards, and recommends changes as needed. Plans, selects and devises nursing administrative methods, procedures, work flow and standards for quality and quantity of work, including staffing standards. Interprets and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives, Department policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care. Advises nursing managers and other nursing executives on management, administrative or technical procedures and techniques. Conducts high level and detailed process flow studies to evaluate infection prevention and control clinical issues and researches best practices to develop reasonable solutions to identified problems. Performs outbreak investigations by collecting data from multiple sources, conducting research on relevant issues, and reporting to stakeholders. Answers inquiries on individual patient cases for public health department. Identifies patients at risk of infection, clustering or outbreaks of infection, variation from baseline HAI rates, and unusual presentations of infection, and takes appropriate steps to mitigate identified issues. Assumes primary responsibility for all aspects of project management for infection prevention and control projects. Determines personnel, material, equipment and facilities needed to accomplish program goals. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors and/or other employees. Conducts educational rounds related to infection prevention and control initiatives. Supports the organization’s risk management program related to follow up on infection prevention and control-related Patient Safety Net (PSN) notifications and potential/actual litigated cases. Completes ICRAs which involve reviewing the applicable project, assigning risk/class level, and monitoring facility construction sites for compliance with applicable regulations. Participates in disaster preparedness (e.g. terrorist attack, influx of infectious diseases, earthquake, floods, fires, etc.) and updates/revises emergency policy content as needed. Participates in DHS-Wide committees and project groups to provide facility specific input and make recommendations for system-wide improvements. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. -AND- 2.Three (3) years of experience at the level of Supervising Staff Nurse I** or higher, supervising*** an infection control unit in a large hospital (200+ beds), or large correctional institution, or rehabilitation hospital, or comprehensive health center offering multiple ambulatory care services. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II- Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing, or email to the analyst within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. **The Supervising Staff Nurse I supervises nursing activities in an assigned hospital inpatient care unit for a shift and performs professional nursing duties. ***For this examination, supervising experience is defined as planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, and evaluating employee performance. Applicants MUST meet the experience in the Selection Requirements at the time of filing. Los Angeles County employees wishing to claim experience gained in a position performing similar kinds of work which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this higher-level position will be accepted. Applicants claiming such experience in County service must present written proof of such experience by submitting Out-of-Class Bonus verification, Additional Responsibility Bonus verification, or performance evaluations, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Verification of Experience letters will not be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credits will be given to applicants who possess the following: A Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. ANational Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Additional experience at the level of Supervising Staff Nurse I** or higher, supervising an infection control unit - in excess of the Selection Requirements. To receive credit for the desirable qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and certification to your application at the time of filing, or email the documents to the analyst within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED . It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Sylvia Jaimez at sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please ensure to reference your attachment(s) by including your full name, examination number and examination title in the subject of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employees have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: 323-914-6365 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Email Address: sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y5295Y FILING START DATE November 16, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and 4 acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion dollars. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: Our mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners. DEFINITION: Under general direction, the Assistant Nursing Director, Administrator (ANDA), Infection Control provides supervision, management, and leadership for the hospital’s Infection Prevention & Control Division. The ANDA is responsible for the overall facility compliance and adherence to infection prevention and control standards. This individual works collaboratively as resource and consultant across the organization, including associated clinics and clinic sites, in policy development, employee education, department specific infection prevention and control projects, and assessment and management of infectious or communicable diseases. The ANDA will work with administrative and clinical leaders to implement prevention measures hospital wide. Essential Job Functions Provides supervision, management, and leadership for the Infection Prevention & Control Division. Responsible for the overall hospital compliance and adherence to federal, state and county infection prevention and control standards. Maintains currency with, interprets and converts government regulations and agency guidelines into applicable facility-based policies and procedures. Ensures facility compliance with government and accrediting body regulations related to infection prevention and control. Monitors operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards, and recommends changes as needed. Plans, selects and devises nursing administrative methods, procedures, work flow and standards for quality and quantity of work, including staffing standards. Interprets and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives, Department policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care. Advises nursing managers and other nursing executives on management, administrative or technical procedures and techniques. Conducts high level and detailed process flow studies to evaluate infection prevention and control clinical issues and researches best practices to develop reasonable solutions to identified problems. Performs outbreak investigations by collecting data from multiple sources, conducting research on relevant issues, and reporting to stakeholders. Answers inquiries on individual patient cases for public health department. Identifies patients at risk of infection, clustering or outbreaks of infection, variation from baseline HAI rates, and unusual presentations of infection, and takes appropriate steps to mitigate identified issues. Assumes primary responsibility for all aspects of project management for infection prevention and control projects. Determines personnel, material, equipment and facilities needed to accomplish program goals. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors and/or other employees. Conducts educational rounds related to infection prevention and control initiatives. Supports the organization’s risk management program related to follow up on infection prevention and control-related Patient Safety Net (PSN) notifications and potential/actual litigated cases. Completes ICRAs which involve reviewing the applicable project, assigning risk/class level, and monitoring facility construction sites for compliance with applicable regulations. Participates in disaster preparedness (e.g. terrorist attack, influx of infectious diseases, earthquake, floods, fires, etc.) and updates/revises emergency policy content as needed. Participates in DHS-Wide committees and project groups to provide facility specific input and make recommendations for system-wide improvements. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. -AND- 2.Three (3) years of experience at the level of Supervising Staff Nurse I** or higher, supervising*** an infection control unit in a large hospital (200+ beds), or large correctional institution, or rehabilitation hospital, or comprehensive health center offering multiple ambulatory care services. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II- Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing, or email to the analyst within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. **The Supervising Staff Nurse I supervises nursing activities in an assigned hospital inpatient care unit for a shift and performs professional nursing duties. ***For this examination, supervising experience is defined as planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, and evaluating employee performance. Applicants MUST meet the experience in the Selection Requirements at the time of filing. Los Angeles County employees wishing to claim experience gained in a position performing similar kinds of work which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this higher-level position will be accepted. Applicants claiming such experience in County service must present written proof of such experience by submitting Out-of-Class Bonus verification, Additional Responsibility Bonus verification, or performance evaluations, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Verification of Experience letters will not be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credits will be given to applicants who possess the following: A Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. ANational Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Additional experience at the level of Supervising Staff Nurse I** or higher, supervising an infection control unit - in excess of the Selection Requirements. To receive credit for the desirable qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and certification to your application at the time of filing, or email the documents to the analyst within 15 calendar days from the application filing date. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: The examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED . It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Sylvia Jaimez at sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please ensure to reference your attachment(s) by including your full name, examination number and examination title in the subject of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employees have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: 323-914-6365 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Email Address: sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 03/10/2015 - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE EXAM NUMBER: Y-4629-D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, county jail health services, four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Manages a major section in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and administration of departmental strategic health care program initiatives and projects. Essential Job Functions Oversight and coordination of operations with various divisions of Department of Health Services including Health Information Management, Radiology, Laboratory and pharmacy. Provides supervision and direction of non professional staff in the completion of tasks contract monitoring, invoice validation, privacy office and approval and other administrative functions. Conducts program planning and development and establishes goals and objectives for program, including defining quality standards and developing work plans for meeting program deliverables. Plans, organizes and directs the work of administrative staff. Manages the development, administration, monitoring and evaluation of all contractual agreements for program including the preparation of guidelines, standards, and work plans to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. Manages the development, administration and coordination of the project budget and recommends the allocation of project funds. Manages and assures completion of program reporting requirements, including implementation of progress reports, expenditure reports, quality assessment, and utilization monitoring. Responsible for the development of performance measures and the design and implementation of monitoring systems, quality assurance and project evaluation activities, including measurement of patient outcomes, cost effectiveness and health system impact. Manages the development of program policies and procedures and ensures system-wide training, implementation and monitoring. Manages the development, design and implementation of evaluation activities to monitor program outcomes, compliance, cost effectiveness and system impact. Oversees the analysis of program data and development of program reports including findings, conclusions and recommendations. Serves as a liaison to funding agencies and directs and coordinates responses to inquiries, mandates, audits and requests for information. Represents the Department on programmatic service issues before municipal, state, federal and private agencies and other stakeholders. Identifies and resolves technical and programmatic issues involving stakeholders. Oversees the preparation of Board letters and reports and other correspondence and documents on issues related to program. Advises executive and senior managers on critical issues related to program implementation and progress and provides recommendations to solve problems. Performs special assignments and projects as directed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a staff* capacity analyzing, evaluating, coordinating and making recommendations for a variety of healthcare programs for a large integrated healthcare delivery system, one (1) year of which must have included supervisory experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Staff Analyst, Health**, Assistant Hospital Administrator IV*** or higher. License: A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class II - Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree from an accredited**** institution in Business, Public Health, Public Health Administration or a closely related field of study. Additional Information Special Requirement Information: *Staff capacity in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assisting management by performing research and making recommendations on use of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives. **Experience at the level of Senior Staff Analyst is defined as supervises a team of analysts providing technical and consultative service to management in major health service areas. ***Experience at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator IV is defined as assists in the administration of a large County hospital, by managing and coordinating the supporting services for patient care programs of a major area of the hospital. Note : In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Master's degree, or higher, you must include a legible photocopy of the official transcripts or degree from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online. EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The current vacancy is located within the Department of Health Services - Health Services Administration. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE : If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening . NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Oscar Ramirez, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 03/10/2015 - UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE EXAM NUMBER: Y-4629-D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, county jail health services, four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Manages a major section in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and administration of departmental strategic health care program initiatives and projects. Essential Job Functions Oversight and coordination of operations with various divisions of Department of Health Services including Health Information Management, Radiology, Laboratory and pharmacy. Provides supervision and direction of non professional staff in the completion of tasks contract monitoring, invoice validation, privacy office and approval and other administrative functions. Conducts program planning and development and establishes goals and objectives for program, including defining quality standards and developing work plans for meeting program deliverables. Plans, organizes and directs the work of administrative staff. Manages the development, administration, monitoring and evaluation of all contractual agreements for program including the preparation of guidelines, standards, and work plans to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. Manages the development, administration and coordination of the project budget and recommends the allocation of project funds. Manages and assures completion of program reporting requirements, including implementation of progress reports, expenditure reports, quality assessment, and utilization monitoring. Responsible for the development of performance measures and the design and implementation of monitoring systems, quality assurance and project evaluation activities, including measurement of patient outcomes, cost effectiveness and health system impact. Manages the development of program policies and procedures and ensures system-wide training, implementation and monitoring. Manages the development, design and implementation of evaluation activities to monitor program outcomes, compliance, cost effectiveness and system impact. Oversees the analysis of program data and development of program reports including findings, conclusions and recommendations. Serves as a liaison to funding agencies and directs and coordinates responses to inquiries, mandates, audits and requests for information. Represents the Department on programmatic service issues before municipal, state, federal and private agencies and other stakeholders. Identifies and resolves technical and programmatic issues involving stakeholders. Oversees the preparation of Board letters and reports and other correspondence and documents on issues related to program. Advises executive and senior managers on critical issues related to program implementation and progress and provides recommendations to solve problems. Performs special assignments and projects as directed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a staff* capacity analyzing, evaluating, coordinating and making recommendations for a variety of healthcare programs for a large integrated healthcare delivery system, one (1) year of which must have included supervisory experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Staff Analyst, Health**, Assistant Hospital Administrator IV*** or higher. License: A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class II - Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree from an accredited**** institution in Business, Public Health, Public Health Administration or a closely related field of study. Additional Information Special Requirement Information: *Staff capacity in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assisting management by performing research and making recommendations on use of personnel, allocation of funds, workload and workload fluctuations, and programs and procedures for accomplishing departmental objectives. **Experience at the level of Senior Staff Analyst is defined as supervises a team of analysts providing technical and consultative service to management in major health service areas. ***Experience at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator IV is defined as assists in the administration of a large County hospital, by managing and coordinating the supporting services for patient care programs of a major area of the hospital. Note : In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Master's degree, or higher, you must include a legible photocopy of the official transcripts or degree from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online. EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any VACANCY INFORMATION: The current vacancy is located within the Department of Health Services - Health Services Administration. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE : If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening . NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Oscar Ramirez, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING DATE: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. , Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: PH4594K-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Staff Analyst, Health vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Staff Analyst, Health. DEFINITION: Supervises a team of analysts providing technical and consultative service to management in major health service areas. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are restricted to Department of Health Services administration and are distinguished by their responsibility for supervising professional employees in the research, analysis, and preparation of recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and improvement of operations and programs having department-wide impact. Essential Job Functions Direct and coordinate integration efforts that advance shared Substance Use Disorder (SUD) service delivery system commitments among the three Health Departments (Department of Health Services, Department of Public Health, and Department of Mental Health), and across the social service systems to support delivery of effective care that improves lives and outcomes. This includes actively seeking opportunities to work with the Department of Mental Health (DMH), Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), and the Probation Department to develop meaningful relationships that lead to improved and expanded collaborative opportunities to support shared clients; and developing strategy and implementation plans with senior department leadership; and manages and supervises a group of analysts to support this work by reviewing their work, delegating work, assessing and ensuring that the work of this unit supports the overall integration goals and support services. Conduct strategic analysis and manage development and implementation of priority projects including those directed by State legislation (e.g., SB 43 / LPS Reform) and ensure that needs of SUD only patients are clearly understood, advocated for and addressed; participate in County level discussion with senior leadership and achieve beneficial system transformation. Cultivate and grow relationships with Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans to implement core CalAIM components related to shared patients and coordinating on State-level efforts to improve integration of care across the specialty and non-specialty health systems; and identifying opportunities to ensure that care coordination and case management efforts are effectively implemented within the contracted provider network to support clients with multiple diverse and complex needs. Develop operational systems, including policies and procedures and technology platforms, to improve efficiency and usability of beneficiary, financial, contractual, clinical, and programmatic information, and data to achieve performance metrics; and improve Bureau’s ability to ensure programmatic effectives through all Divisions and in collaborative efforts with other Departments both directed and not directed by the Board of Supervisors. Serves as Division liaison for other County Departments and the State as it relates to implementation of related functions and participates in meetings as required and leads development of responses to inquiries on collaborative projects which are State, County or Bureau directed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One (1) year of highly responsible* and complex** administrative*** or staff**** experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III*****, Assistant Hospital Administrator II******, Staff Analyst, Health*******, or higher. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * Highly responsible experience is defined as experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter. ** Complex experience is defined as a factor that measures the nature, the number, variety and intricacy and difficulty of tasks, steps, processes or methods applicable to the work to be done; the difficulty of identifying what needs to be done and the difficulty and originality involved in doing the assigned tasks. Major duties and difficulty of the mental processes necessary to identify what needs to be done, and the originality, problem solving, resourcefulness and conceptualization required to complete assigned tasks. *** Administrative capacity is defined as performing work typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. **** Staff capacity is defined as working in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. ***** Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III is defined as one who p lans and supervises the work of staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a very large department having very complex programs. ****** Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Assistant Hospital Administrator II is defined as one who a ssists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a moderate sized area of the hospital. ******* Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Staff Analyst, Health is defined as one who r esearches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having department-wide impact within the Department of Health Services. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. _______________________________________________________________ Application and Filing Information HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org . FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number: PH4594K-EA California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
Jul 03, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY FILING DATE: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. , Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: PH4594K-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Staff Analyst, Health vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Staff Analyst, Health. DEFINITION: Supervises a team of analysts providing technical and consultative service to management in major health service areas. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class are restricted to Department of Health Services administration and are distinguished by their responsibility for supervising professional employees in the research, analysis, and preparation of recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and improvement of operations and programs having department-wide impact. Essential Job Functions Direct and coordinate integration efforts that advance shared Substance Use Disorder (SUD) service delivery system commitments among the three Health Departments (Department of Health Services, Department of Public Health, and Department of Mental Health), and across the social service systems to support delivery of effective care that improves lives and outcomes. This includes actively seeking opportunities to work with the Department of Mental Health (DMH), Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), and the Probation Department to develop meaningful relationships that lead to improved and expanded collaborative opportunities to support shared clients; and developing strategy and implementation plans with senior department leadership; and manages and supervises a group of analysts to support this work by reviewing their work, delegating work, assessing and ensuring that the work of this unit supports the overall integration goals and support services. Conduct strategic analysis and manage development and implementation of priority projects including those directed by State legislation (e.g., SB 43 / LPS Reform) and ensure that needs of SUD only patients are clearly understood, advocated for and addressed; participate in County level discussion with senior leadership and achieve beneficial system transformation. Cultivate and grow relationships with Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans to implement core CalAIM components related to shared patients and coordinating on State-level efforts to improve integration of care across the specialty and non-specialty health systems; and identifying opportunities to ensure that care coordination and case management efforts are effectively implemented within the contracted provider network to support clients with multiple diverse and complex needs. Develop operational systems, including policies and procedures and technology platforms, to improve efficiency and usability of beneficiary, financial, contractual, clinical, and programmatic information, and data to achieve performance metrics; and improve Bureau’s ability to ensure programmatic effectives through all Divisions and in collaborative efforts with other Departments both directed and not directed by the Board of Supervisors. Serves as Division liaison for other County Departments and the State as it relates to implementation of related functions and participates in meetings as required and leads development of responses to inquiries on collaborative projects which are State, County or Bureau directed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One (1) year of highly responsible* and complex** administrative*** or staff**** experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III*****, Assistant Hospital Administrator II******, Staff Analyst, Health*******, or higher. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * Highly responsible experience is defined as experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter. ** Complex experience is defined as a factor that measures the nature, the number, variety and intricacy and difficulty of tasks, steps, processes or methods applicable to the work to be done; the difficulty of identifying what needs to be done and the difficulty and originality involved in doing the assigned tasks. Major duties and difficulty of the mental processes necessary to identify what needs to be done, and the originality, problem solving, resourcefulness and conceptualization required to complete assigned tasks. *** Administrative capacity is defined as performing work typically in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation. **** Staff capacity is defined as working in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support. ***** Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III is defined as one who p lans and supervises the work of staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a very large department having very complex programs. ****** Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Assistant Hospital Administrator II is defined as one who a ssists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a moderate sized area of the hospital. ******* Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Staff Analyst, Health is defined as one who r esearches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having department-wide impact within the Department of Health Services. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. _______________________________________________________________ Application and Filing Information HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org . FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number: PH4594K-EA California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE -EMERGENCY FILING START DATE: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice EXAM NUMBER: b4594C-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Staff Analyst, Health vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Staff Analyst, Health. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas. Has immediate responsibility for the orientation, training, development, and evaluation of employees supervised. Reviews work for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulations. Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange information. Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas. Supervises and participates in the implementation of recommended procedures and programs. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of highly responsible and complex administrative or staff* experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III**, Assistant Hospital Administrator II***, Staff Analyst, Health****, or higher. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) at time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In the County of Los Angeles, highly responsible and complex administrative or staff experience is defined as the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter. **In the County of Los Angeles, Supervising Administrative Assistant III is defined as Plans and supervises the work of staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a very large department having very complex programs. ***In the County of Los Angeles, Assistant Hospital Administrator II is defined as assists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a moderate sized area of the hospital. ****In the County of Los Angeles, Staff Analyst, Health is defined as researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having department-wide impact. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for perma nent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hsacks@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Heleodora "Lola" Sacks, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4072 or (213) 972-7034 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 705-4072 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Sep 14, 2024
Temporary
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE -EMERGENCY FILING START DATE: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice EXAM NUMBER: b4594C-EA The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Staff Analyst, Health vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Senior Staff Analyst, Health. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas. Has immediate responsibility for the orientation, training, development, and evaluation of employees supervised. Reviews work for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulations. Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange information. Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas. Supervises and participates in the implementation of recommended procedures and programs. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of highly responsible and complex administrative or staff* experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III**, Assistant Hospital Administrator II***, Staff Analyst, Health****, or higher. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) at time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In the County of Los Angeles, highly responsible and complex administrative or staff experience is defined as the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter. **In the County of Los Angeles, Supervising Administrative Assistant III is defined as Plans and supervises the work of staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a very large department having very complex programs. ***In the County of Los Angeles, Assistant Hospital Administrator II is defined as assists in the administration of a County hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a moderate sized area of the hospital. ****In the County of Los Angeles, Staff Analyst, Health is defined as researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having department-wide impact. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for perma nent appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hsacks@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Heleodora "Lola" Sacks, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4072 or (213) 972-7034 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 705-4072 Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information LA COUNTY LIBRARY REPOSTING INFORMATION This announcement is being reposted to reopen the filing period and update posting language. EXAM NUMBER Q8337Q FIRST DAY OF FILING February 20, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY LA County Library is one of the largest and most innovative library systems in the US. It offers free public resources including books, music, multimedia materials, computers and internet access and educational and recreational services to 3.4 million residents through its 85 libraries and mobile fleet of vehicles. LA County library is dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing equity and access to public services for all. LA County Library seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. The library fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness, so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits 13 paid holidays per year Click Here for more details on employee benefits . The Position: Has immediate charge of a Group II level community library, or coordinates a regional specialized library service or department-wide special service program; or performs highly-specialized work evaluating and selecting materials for the department's collection; or directs the performance of difficult Technical Services support functions. Positions allocable to this class work under the general supervision of an Assistant Library Administrator or Library Administrator, and either: 1) have immediate charge of a Group II level community library including the supervision of lower-level professional, and/or paraprofessional and clerical staff; 2) have responsibility for developing, coordinating, and supervising youth or adult library services for a region; 3) coordinate a highly-specialized department-wide special service program, such as Emergent Literacy, Teen Services and Internet Services; 4) perform highly-specialized library work evaluating and selecting materials to be added to the department's collection; 5) perform the more difficult department-wide technical support functions, Financial Control, Cataloging, Materials Management and Processing, which includes the supervision of professional and/or paraprofessional and clerical staff. Positions in this class must demonstrate awareness of local community trends and issues impacting the Library; be able to make presentations and provide individual and group instruction, exercise independent judgment in performing assignments; and exercise knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of librarianship. Incumbents must also possess specialized professional expertise in their particular area of assignment and use current technology to perform librarian duties. Supervisory positions must also exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision, terms and conditions of applicable Memoranda of Understanding, and departmental policies, rules, library locations, and services. As essential functions of the position, incumbents may be required to bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, work on irregular surfaces, lift objects of moderate weight, and stand or walk for long periods of time. Essential Job Functions Essential duties include, but are not limited to: All Positions Conducts individual and may conduct group instruction in the proper use of Library technology and resources and the development of professional staff/succession planning. Research grant programs, write funding applications, and assist in coordinating activities of a grant program. Maintains records and prepares reports, as directed. Implements policies and procedures. Serve on committees to develop programs, policies, procedures, and training as needed. Community Libraries and Regional Offices Directs the operations of a Group II level community library including the supervision of assigned library personnel; interprets library policies and procedures to staff and to customers; analyzes customer needs in order to provide responsive library services; serves as a liaison with local officials, groups, and agencies; coordinates the activities of volunteer groups; and maintains a safe, clean, and orderly facility. Has primary responsibility for maintaining a continuing relationship with County/city officials, community organizations, schools and other agencies on all matters concerning library services; clarifies department policies and procedures, and promotes good communications and a cooperative relationship between the community and Library. Develops strategies to market department programs and activities to the public and community. Promotes and maintains public relations for Library programs, services or activities, such as preparing articles announcing Library activities for community newspapers. Coordinates youth library programs and services for a region; orders and selects juvenile books for libraries in their region; coordinates summer reading programs and other regional activities; coordinates outreach activities for all ages; manages program budgets; trains regional personnel on methods of service delivery; may assist the Children's Book Evaluator in department-wide purchases. Coordinates adult library programs and services for a region; manages program budgets, trains regional personnel on methods of service delivery; approves program activity publicity; serves as technology consultant on library-oriented technology. Acts in-charge of more than one community library as needed. Public Services Administration Serves a departmental specialist in the evaluation and selection of library materials customized for each community library's needs, such as books electronic databases, audio-visual, or special materials; guides collection development for the department; manages materials budget for each individual community library; advises and assists field staff in developing collection profiles; provides opportunities for staff to develop reader's advisory skills; assists in the training of staff in collection development activities. Serves as departmental specialist in managing Early Childhood Services and Programs such as Family Place and storytime; oversees the quality of standards in Early Childhood Library programs; trains staff in practice and theory in developing model Early Childhood Services; provides outreach to groups and agencies that focus on Early Childhood issues and outcomes such as child development, education, health, childcare; consults on the development of library spaces appropriate for toddlers and pre-schoolers; oversees special projects as assigned. Serves as departmental specialist in managing and developing all aspects of library service for youth, including services for both middle school and high school students; supports reading motivation and learning activities to meet a variety of developmental stages and interests; develops and participates in collaborative programs; orders materials for the Young Teen collection; trains staff to provide quality programs and services for teens; consults in the development of appealing teen spaces in libraries; serves as liaison to various County departments and agencies to support the improvement of library and literacy services for teens including outreach events; represents the Youth Services Coordinator at interagency meetings. Coordinates Internet services, including keeping content current for the department's website and staff Intranet; develops and implements training; develops, coordinates and supervises public access Internet services; and monitors trends in library technology. Technical Services Directs the operation of Materials Management including the ordering, receiving and copy cataloging of library materials in all formats; and coordinates system-wide periodical subscriptions and serials management. Directs the operation of Financial Control and Contracts including assisting in the development of bid specifications with various vendors, invoicing, fund management, and vendor performance compliance. Directs the operation of complex and original cataloging and classification of library materials in various formats and languages; oversees quality control of the catalog database; reviews, develops and implements cataloging policies and procedures to comply with current national standards and local needs. Directs the operation of the Processing Section including adding item records to the database and physical processing and coordinating of the delivery of library materials in all formats and languages; receives and verifies deliveries of library materials from vendors; arranges repair of library materials using outside vendors; functions as systems administrator for vendor title source accounts; and evaluates and selects miscellaneous library supplies for Technical Services and community libraries. Requirements There are two options to qualify for this position: Option I: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university* -AND- One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian III** in charge of a Group III level or equivalent size community library having at least two (2) - four (4) full-time professional and paraprofessional staff or supervising staff performing specialized professional library work. Option II: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university* -AND- Two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian II*** in charge of a Group IV level or equivalent size community library having one (1) - two (2) full-time professional and para-professional staff or performing specialized professional library work. License: A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION Out-of-class experience will not be accepted for this examination. *In order to receive credit for the required degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of application filing. If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application at the time of filing, you must email the required document(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of application submission to libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov . Please reference your full name, exam title, and exam number on the email subject line. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted to meet the educational requirement. **For a fuller description of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian III, refer to the classification specification Item# 8336 . **** For a fuller description of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian II, refer to the classification specification Item#8335 . Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an oral interview covering knowledge and understanding of the position, adaptability, problem solving, interpersonal and public relations effectiveness, oral communication, and supervisory abilities weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an as-received basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Vacancy The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout LA County Library. Available Shift Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends. Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO): The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA County Library is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the last filing date. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov noreply@governmentjobs.com info@governmentjobs.com mandrade@library.lacounty.gov lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov cgarcia@library.lacounty.gov It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Testing Accommodation If you require accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for testing accommodation. Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. No Sharing of User ID and Password: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Computer & Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator . Department Contact Name: Lizette Contreras Department Contact Phone: 562-940-8434 Contact Email: lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov Testing Accommodation Contact Information: Lizette Contreras/562-940-8434 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 940-8434 ADA Coordinator Email: JInjijian@library.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (562) 940-8477 For detailed information, please click here
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information LA COUNTY LIBRARY REPOSTING INFORMATION This announcement is being reposted to reopen the filing period and update posting language. EXAM NUMBER Q8337Q FIRST DAY OF FILING February 20, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY LA County Library is one of the largest and most innovative library systems in the US. It offers free public resources including books, music, multimedia materials, computers and internet access and educational and recreational services to 3.4 million residents through its 85 libraries and mobile fleet of vehicles. LA County library is dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing equity and access to public services for all. LA County Library seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. The library fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness, so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits 13 paid holidays per year Click Here for more details on employee benefits . The Position: Has immediate charge of a Group II level community library, or coordinates a regional specialized library service or department-wide special service program; or performs highly-specialized work evaluating and selecting materials for the department's collection; or directs the performance of difficult Technical Services support functions. Positions allocable to this class work under the general supervision of an Assistant Library Administrator or Library Administrator, and either: 1) have immediate charge of a Group II level community library including the supervision of lower-level professional, and/or paraprofessional and clerical staff; 2) have responsibility for developing, coordinating, and supervising youth or adult library services for a region; 3) coordinate a highly-specialized department-wide special service program, such as Emergent Literacy, Teen Services and Internet Services; 4) perform highly-specialized library work evaluating and selecting materials to be added to the department's collection; 5) perform the more difficult department-wide technical support functions, Financial Control, Cataloging, Materials Management and Processing, which includes the supervision of professional and/or paraprofessional and clerical staff. Positions in this class must demonstrate awareness of local community trends and issues impacting the Library; be able to make presentations and provide individual and group instruction, exercise independent judgment in performing assignments; and exercise knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of librarianship. Incumbents must also possess specialized professional expertise in their particular area of assignment and use current technology to perform librarian duties. Supervisory positions must also exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision, terms and conditions of applicable Memoranda of Understanding, and departmental policies, rules, library locations, and services. As essential functions of the position, incumbents may be required to bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, work on irregular surfaces, lift objects of moderate weight, and stand or walk for long periods of time. Essential Job Functions Essential duties include, but are not limited to: All Positions Conducts individual and may conduct group instruction in the proper use of Library technology and resources and the development of professional staff/succession planning. Research grant programs, write funding applications, and assist in coordinating activities of a grant program. Maintains records and prepares reports, as directed. Implements policies and procedures. Serve on committees to develop programs, policies, procedures, and training as needed. Community Libraries and Regional Offices Directs the operations of a Group II level community library including the supervision of assigned library personnel; interprets library policies and procedures to staff and to customers; analyzes customer needs in order to provide responsive library services; serves as a liaison with local officials, groups, and agencies; coordinates the activities of volunteer groups; and maintains a safe, clean, and orderly facility. Has primary responsibility for maintaining a continuing relationship with County/city officials, community organizations, schools and other agencies on all matters concerning library services; clarifies department policies and procedures, and promotes good communications and a cooperative relationship between the community and Library. Develops strategies to market department programs and activities to the public and community. Promotes and maintains public relations for Library programs, services or activities, such as preparing articles announcing Library activities for community newspapers. Coordinates youth library programs and services for a region; orders and selects juvenile books for libraries in their region; coordinates summer reading programs and other regional activities; coordinates outreach activities for all ages; manages program budgets; trains regional personnel on methods of service delivery; may assist the Children's Book Evaluator in department-wide purchases. Coordinates adult library programs and services for a region; manages program budgets, trains regional personnel on methods of service delivery; approves program activity publicity; serves as technology consultant on library-oriented technology. Acts in-charge of more than one community library as needed. Public Services Administration Serves a departmental specialist in the evaluation and selection of library materials customized for each community library's needs, such as books electronic databases, audio-visual, or special materials; guides collection development for the department; manages materials budget for each individual community library; advises and assists field staff in developing collection profiles; provides opportunities for staff to develop reader's advisory skills; assists in the training of staff in collection development activities. Serves as departmental specialist in managing Early Childhood Services and Programs such as Family Place and storytime; oversees the quality of standards in Early Childhood Library programs; trains staff in practice and theory in developing model Early Childhood Services; provides outreach to groups and agencies that focus on Early Childhood issues and outcomes such as child development, education, health, childcare; consults on the development of library spaces appropriate for toddlers and pre-schoolers; oversees special projects as assigned. Serves as departmental specialist in managing and developing all aspects of library service for youth, including services for both middle school and high school students; supports reading motivation and learning activities to meet a variety of developmental stages and interests; develops and participates in collaborative programs; orders materials for the Young Teen collection; trains staff to provide quality programs and services for teens; consults in the development of appealing teen spaces in libraries; serves as liaison to various County departments and agencies to support the improvement of library and literacy services for teens including outreach events; represents the Youth Services Coordinator at interagency meetings. Coordinates Internet services, including keeping content current for the department's website and staff Intranet; develops and implements training; develops, coordinates and supervises public access Internet services; and monitors trends in library technology. Technical Services Directs the operation of Materials Management including the ordering, receiving and copy cataloging of library materials in all formats; and coordinates system-wide periodical subscriptions and serials management. Directs the operation of Financial Control and Contracts including assisting in the development of bid specifications with various vendors, invoicing, fund management, and vendor performance compliance. Directs the operation of complex and original cataloging and classification of library materials in various formats and languages; oversees quality control of the catalog database; reviews, develops and implements cataloging policies and procedures to comply with current national standards and local needs. Directs the operation of the Processing Section including adding item records to the database and physical processing and coordinating of the delivery of library materials in all formats and languages; receives and verifies deliveries of library materials from vendors; arranges repair of library materials using outside vendors; functions as systems administrator for vendor title source accounts; and evaluates and selects miscellaneous library supplies for Technical Services and community libraries. Requirements There are two options to qualify for this position: Option I: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university* -AND- One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian III** in charge of a Group III level or equivalent size community library having at least two (2) - four (4) full-time professional and paraprofessional staff or supervising staff performing specialized professional library work. Option II: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited college or university* -AND- Two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian II*** in charge of a Group IV level or equivalent size community library having one (1) - two (2) full-time professional and para-professional staff or performing specialized professional library work. License: A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION Out-of-class experience will not be accepted for this examination. *In order to receive credit for the required degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of application filing. If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application at the time of filing, you must email the required document(s) within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of application submission to libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov . Please reference your full name, exam title, and exam number on the email subject line. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted to meet the educational requirement. **For a fuller description of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian III, refer to the classification specification Item# 8336 . **** For a fuller description of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian II, refer to the classification specification Item#8335 . Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an oral interview covering knowledge and understanding of the position, adaptability, problem solving, interpersonal and public relations effectiveness, oral communication, and supervisory abilities weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an as-received basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Vacancy The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout LA County Library. Available Shift Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, and weekends. Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO): The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA County Library is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the last filing date. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov noreply@governmentjobs.com info@governmentjobs.com mandrade@library.lacounty.gov lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov cgarcia@library.lacounty.gov It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Testing Accommodation If you require accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for testing accommodation. Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. No Sharing of User ID and Password: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. Computer & Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator . Department Contact Name: Lizette Contreras Department Contact Phone: 562-940-8434 Contact Email: lcontreras@library.lacounty.gov Testing Accommodation Contact Information: Lizette Contreras/562-940-8434 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 940-8434 ADA Coordinator Email: JInjijian@library.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (562) 940-8477 For detailed information, please click here
Sonoma County, CA
Sonoma County, California, United States
Position Information "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Aesop The mission of the Volunteer Program is to enhance and extend the County of Sonoma's ability to provide services through training, relationship development, and by connecting people with opportunities to serve the community. Established in 1984, the County of Sonoma Volunteer Program places hundreds of people each year throughout County departments. Countless volunteers invest energy, skills, and talent to make Sonoma County a better place to live. Volunteering is one of the greatest forms of civic engagement. America was built by volunteers and it continues to thrive because of our community's volunteer spirit. Learn more by visiting the County of Sonoma's Volunteer Program . Sonoma County is very fortunate to have other agencies in our community that strengthen community service efforts in Sonoma County. Please visit some of these other websites for additional information about volunteerism in Sonoma County: The Volunteer Center of Sonoma County Volunteer Solutions VolunteerMatch - Search for local opportunities Below are the current volunteer opportunities available at this time. Please check back as these may change frequently. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the County of Sonoma! Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers Become a Child Advocate. Give the Gift of Time and Friendship This Holiday Season! Eight-year-old Robin loves to draw. Kittens, rainbows, flowers - the brighter the colors, the better the picture. But mostly she draws pictures of her family because all Robin wants is to go back home. Robin’s parents are struggling with addiction. After a few painful years of watching her parents spiral downward and lose the ability to care for her, Robin is spending the holidays in foster care. But Robin has a Court Appointed Special Advocate, a CASA volunteer advocating for her best interests while her parents get the help they need so she can safely return home. A CASA volunteer takes the time to get to know the child. To learn what’s possible and what the child needs to heal and thrive. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained volunteer appointed by a judicial officer to provide advocacy for a child who is under the jurisdiction of the courts due to abuse or neglect. The CASA serves as the “eyes and ears” of the judge for children in foster care. Volunteers spend time with children, monitor needed services, and provide child-focused recommendations to the court based on the best interest of the children they serve. We invite our community to give the gift of time and friendship to a child in foster care. Juvenile court officials have identified an additional 85 youth who need advocates and CASA is appealing to Sonoma County residents to volunteer If you care and have about 10 hours a month to spend, being a CASA can be very gratifying work. A CASA is a powerful voice in a child’s life. Executive Director, Heloisa Heinen, states that there are approximately 187 volunteers, and hopes to recruit another 35 with the next training. The Winter Volunteer Training is scheduled to take place online during the following dates and times: Thursday, January 13th from 10:00-1:30 pm, and continues on Tuesday, January 18th through Thursday, January 20th from 9:00-1:00 pm. For more information and to sign up for the CASA training, contact Heloisa Heinen at 707-565-6375 or info@sonomacasa.org . Working together, we can end abuse and neglect so that every foster child has a chance to thrive! To find out more about CASA of Sonoma County visit us online at www.sonomacasa.org or call us at 707-565-6375. Hair Stylist/Barber at Juvenile Hall The Sonoma County Probation Department is seeking Hair Stylists or Barbers to volunteer to cut hair for youth detained at the Sonoma County Juvenile Hall. The volunteers must provide their own tools and be willing to commit to 2 - 6 hours per month between the hours of 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We would ideally like to have a consistent, agreed-upon monthly schedule. Qualifications: 21+ years of age Licensed cosmetologist or barber Flexible, patient, and interested in engaging in conversation and establishing rapport with youth Must be able to maintain confidentiality and strict boundaries No criminal background or felonies; and no probation or court action pending. If you are interested, please respond to this posting or email volunteer@sonoma-county.org . Probation - Juvenile Hall - Tutor volunteers Volunteer Tutors work in conjunction with the Sonoma County Office of Education and tutor residents in math, English, writing, and/or spelling. Under the direction of teacher(s) and correctional staff, individual plans are developed for each resident to meet her/his educational needs. Tutoring is always done during school session which is held Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The ideal volunteer should be well qualified to tutor both high school-level math and English and/or writing. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and able to maintain confidentiality and strict boundaries. Volunteers must also be able to attend the Juvenile Hall Volunteer Orientation. Valley of the Moon Children's Center - Dental Clinic needs volunteer assistants and hygienists! Valley of the Moon Children's Center (VMCC) provides temporary residential care for over 500 children a year who come to the Center after being removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. During their stay at the Center children receives medical, dental, and mental health services and treatment. The facility includes a dental clinic designed to serve the oral health needs of all children entering emergency foster care at the Center. VMCC has a need for the following volunteers for their dental clinic, willing to volunteer 1-2 days per month for a period of 6 months. Dental Assistant - Under the direction of a dentist, provide support for dental services at Valley of the Moon Children's Center. Prepare patients for dentist's exam Perform chair-side duties such as handing instruments and materials to the dentist and operating the suction hose Assist with patient management during procedures Take x-rays Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment Prepare compounds for cleanings and fillings Support the maintenance of accurate records or files Support office duties as needed, such as ordering supplies and scheduling appointments Adhere to all Safety and Environmental Programs as required by law (such as Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards, Blood Born Pathogen Standards, etc.) Requires a minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience as a dental assistant. Must possess mobility and stamina to work in a clinical setting with extended standing and sitting; fine motor coordination to use dental tools and equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to perform necessary dental work. Must show proof of valid license to practice dentistry issued by the CA State Board of Dental Examiners and malpractice insurance. Dental Hygienist - Under the direction of a dentist, provide professional dental services for patients at Valley of the Moon Children's Center Implement patient screening procedures Clean and polish teeth to remove plaque and stains Examine gums for signs of disease Chart conditions for diagnosis and treatment by a dentist Apply cavity-prevention agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants Take x-rays Explain or teach oral hygiene Prepare clinical and laboratory diagnostic tests Prepare filling materials, temporary fillings, and periodontal dressings Making impressions of patient's teeth for study Support the maintenance of accurate records or files Adhere to all Safety and Environmental Programs as required by law (such as Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards, Blood Born Pathogen Standards, etc.) Must possess a valid license to practice as a dental hygienist issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners. Must possess mobility and stamina to work in a clinical setting with extended standing and sitting; fine motor coordination to use dental tools and equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to perform necessary dental work. Must show proof of valid license to practice dentistry issued by the CA State Board of Dental Examiners and malpractice insurance. Dentist - Under direction, to provide professional dental services for patients at Valley of the Moon Children's Center. Confer with patients and VMCC staff concerning diagnosis and treatment. Work closely with VMCC staff regarding referrals as required. Perform dental examinations at VMCC Dental Clinic; authorize, take, and interpret x-rays; order additional tests as required and determine the appropriate treatment. Provide and oversee prophylactic services such as cleaning and fluoride or sealant treatments; instruct patients in proper oral hygiene and dental care. Perform routine diagnostic, restorative, oral surgery, and periodontal treatment. Advise Dental Administrator of cases requiring specialist referral. Support the maintenance of accurate records or files. Direct the procedural support work of dental assistants and hygienists. Adhere to all Safety and Environmental Programs as required by law (such as Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards, Blood Born Pathogen Standards, etc.) Must possess a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners. Must possess mobility and stamina to work in a clinical setting with extended standing and sitting; fine motor coordination to use dental tools and equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to perform necessary dental work. Must show proof of valid license to practice dentistry issued by the CA State Board of Dental Examiners and malpractice insurance. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying How to submit a volunteer application: We accept volunteer applications for opportunities that are available. If you are interested in volunteering for a listed opportunity, please obtain an application by one of the following methods: Pick up an application at Sonoma County Human Resources, located at 575 Administration Drive, Suite 116-B, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. OR Obtain the application by clicking here . Once you complete it, you can scan and email it to volunteer@sonoma-county.org , fax it to the Volunteer Program at (707) 565-3770, or you can drop it off at: County of Sonoma, Human Resources Department Attn: Volunteer Program 575 Administration Drive, Suite 116-B Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Once your application is received it will be forwarded to the department that is soliciting volunteers. The department will review your volunteer application and contact you if they feel your skills and experience are a match for their program. Thank you for considering volunteering for the County of Sonoma! No benefits.
Jul 14, 2024
Position Information "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Aesop The mission of the Volunteer Program is to enhance and extend the County of Sonoma's ability to provide services through training, relationship development, and by connecting people with opportunities to serve the community. Established in 1984, the County of Sonoma Volunteer Program places hundreds of people each year throughout County departments. Countless volunteers invest energy, skills, and talent to make Sonoma County a better place to live. Volunteering is one of the greatest forms of civic engagement. America was built by volunteers and it continues to thrive because of our community's volunteer spirit. Learn more by visiting the County of Sonoma's Volunteer Program . Sonoma County is very fortunate to have other agencies in our community that strengthen community service efforts in Sonoma County. Please visit some of these other websites for additional information about volunteerism in Sonoma County: The Volunteer Center of Sonoma County Volunteer Solutions VolunteerMatch - Search for local opportunities Below are the current volunteer opportunities available at this time. Please check back as these may change frequently. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the County of Sonoma! Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers Become a Child Advocate. Give the Gift of Time and Friendship This Holiday Season! Eight-year-old Robin loves to draw. Kittens, rainbows, flowers - the brighter the colors, the better the picture. But mostly she draws pictures of her family because all Robin wants is to go back home. Robin’s parents are struggling with addiction. After a few painful years of watching her parents spiral downward and lose the ability to care for her, Robin is spending the holidays in foster care. But Robin has a Court Appointed Special Advocate, a CASA volunteer advocating for her best interests while her parents get the help they need so she can safely return home. A CASA volunteer takes the time to get to know the child. To learn what’s possible and what the child needs to heal and thrive. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained volunteer appointed by a judicial officer to provide advocacy for a child who is under the jurisdiction of the courts due to abuse or neglect. The CASA serves as the “eyes and ears” of the judge for children in foster care. Volunteers spend time with children, monitor needed services, and provide child-focused recommendations to the court based on the best interest of the children they serve. We invite our community to give the gift of time and friendship to a child in foster care. Juvenile court officials have identified an additional 85 youth who need advocates and CASA is appealing to Sonoma County residents to volunteer If you care and have about 10 hours a month to spend, being a CASA can be very gratifying work. A CASA is a powerful voice in a child’s life. Executive Director, Heloisa Heinen, states that there are approximately 187 volunteers, and hopes to recruit another 35 with the next training. The Winter Volunteer Training is scheduled to take place online during the following dates and times: Thursday, January 13th from 10:00-1:30 pm, and continues on Tuesday, January 18th through Thursday, January 20th from 9:00-1:00 pm. For more information and to sign up for the CASA training, contact Heloisa Heinen at 707-565-6375 or info@sonomacasa.org . Working together, we can end abuse and neglect so that every foster child has a chance to thrive! To find out more about CASA of Sonoma County visit us online at www.sonomacasa.org or call us at 707-565-6375. Hair Stylist/Barber at Juvenile Hall The Sonoma County Probation Department is seeking Hair Stylists or Barbers to volunteer to cut hair for youth detained at the Sonoma County Juvenile Hall. The volunteers must provide their own tools and be willing to commit to 2 - 6 hours per month between the hours of 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We would ideally like to have a consistent, agreed-upon monthly schedule. Qualifications: 21+ years of age Licensed cosmetologist or barber Flexible, patient, and interested in engaging in conversation and establishing rapport with youth Must be able to maintain confidentiality and strict boundaries No criminal background or felonies; and no probation or court action pending. If you are interested, please respond to this posting or email volunteer@sonoma-county.org . Probation - Juvenile Hall - Tutor volunteers Volunteer Tutors work in conjunction with the Sonoma County Office of Education and tutor residents in math, English, writing, and/or spelling. Under the direction of teacher(s) and correctional staff, individual plans are developed for each resident to meet her/his educational needs. Tutoring is always done during school session which is held Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The ideal volunteer should be well qualified to tutor both high school-level math and English and/or writing. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and able to maintain confidentiality and strict boundaries. Volunteers must also be able to attend the Juvenile Hall Volunteer Orientation. Valley of the Moon Children's Center - Dental Clinic needs volunteer assistants and hygienists! Valley of the Moon Children's Center (VMCC) provides temporary residential care for over 500 children a year who come to the Center after being removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. During their stay at the Center children receives medical, dental, and mental health services and treatment. The facility includes a dental clinic designed to serve the oral health needs of all children entering emergency foster care at the Center. VMCC has a need for the following volunteers for their dental clinic, willing to volunteer 1-2 days per month for a period of 6 months. Dental Assistant - Under the direction of a dentist, provide support for dental services at Valley of the Moon Children's Center. Prepare patients for dentist's exam Perform chair-side duties such as handing instruments and materials to the dentist and operating the suction hose Assist with patient management during procedures Take x-rays Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment Prepare compounds for cleanings and fillings Support the maintenance of accurate records or files Support office duties as needed, such as ordering supplies and scheduling appointments Adhere to all Safety and Environmental Programs as required by law (such as Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards, Blood Born Pathogen Standards, etc.) Requires a minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience as a dental assistant. Must possess mobility and stamina to work in a clinical setting with extended standing and sitting; fine motor coordination to use dental tools and equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to perform necessary dental work. Must show proof of valid license to practice dentistry issued by the CA State Board of Dental Examiners and malpractice insurance. Dental Hygienist - Under the direction of a dentist, provide professional dental services for patients at Valley of the Moon Children's Center Implement patient screening procedures Clean and polish teeth to remove plaque and stains Examine gums for signs of disease Chart conditions for diagnosis and treatment by a dentist Apply cavity-prevention agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants Take x-rays Explain or teach oral hygiene Prepare clinical and laboratory diagnostic tests Prepare filling materials, temporary fillings, and periodontal dressings Making impressions of patient's teeth for study Support the maintenance of accurate records or files Adhere to all Safety and Environmental Programs as required by law (such as Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards, Blood Born Pathogen Standards, etc.) Must possess a valid license to practice as a dental hygienist issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners. Must possess mobility and stamina to work in a clinical setting with extended standing and sitting; fine motor coordination to use dental tools and equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to perform necessary dental work. Must show proof of valid license to practice dentistry issued by the CA State Board of Dental Examiners and malpractice insurance. Dentist - Under direction, to provide professional dental services for patients at Valley of the Moon Children's Center. Confer with patients and VMCC staff concerning diagnosis and treatment. Work closely with VMCC staff regarding referrals as required. Perform dental examinations at VMCC Dental Clinic; authorize, take, and interpret x-rays; order additional tests as required and determine the appropriate treatment. Provide and oversee prophylactic services such as cleaning and fluoride or sealant treatments; instruct patients in proper oral hygiene and dental care. Perform routine diagnostic, restorative, oral surgery, and periodontal treatment. Advise Dental Administrator of cases requiring specialist referral. Support the maintenance of accurate records or files. Direct the procedural support work of dental assistants and hygienists. Adhere to all Safety and Environmental Programs as required by law (such as Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards, Blood Born Pathogen Standards, etc.) Must possess a valid license to practice dentistry issued by the California State Board of Dental Examiners. Must possess mobility and stamina to work in a clinical setting with extended standing and sitting; fine motor coordination to use dental tools and equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to perform necessary dental work. Must show proof of valid license to practice dentistry issued by the CA State Board of Dental Examiners and malpractice insurance. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying How to submit a volunteer application: We accept volunteer applications for opportunities that are available. If you are interested in volunteering for a listed opportunity, please obtain an application by one of the following methods: Pick up an application at Sonoma County Human Resources, located at 575 Administration Drive, Suite 116-B, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. OR Obtain the application by clicking here . Once you complete it, you can scan and email it to volunteer@sonoma-county.org , fax it to the Volunteer Program at (707) 565-3770, or you can drop it off at: County of Sonoma, Human Resources Department Attn: Volunteer Program 575 Administration Drive, Suite 116-B Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Once your application is received it will be forwarded to the department that is soliciting volunteers. The department will review your volunteer application and contact you if they feel your skills and experience are a match for their program. Thank you for considering volunteering for the County of Sonoma! No benefits.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y1413E TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING DATES: February 1, 2024, at 8:00 A.M., (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: T he Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of twenty-five (25) health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing. MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care”. DEFINITION: Plans, directs, organizes and develops all health information management division and medical records functions for a large, acute County hospital and ambulatory care clinics/centers. Essential Job Functions Provides oversight on key Health Information Management (HIM) services provided at a DHS hospital, such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Oversees the preparation of reports for hospital administration on matters concerning or related to the operations of the Health Information Management Division. Directs the release of medical information to the public, private medical facilities, governmental agencies, and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements governing the release of information. Plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates the operational activities of the Health Information Management Division of a large acute hospital or the clinics and health centers of the Ambulatory Care Network (ACN). As the custodian of patient medical records, directs the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to access to protected personal health information, release of medical information to the public, outside agencies and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal regulations. Participates in the development and maintenance of a computerized health information management system as part of the overall health information system plan. Provides consultation to hospital staff on methods of recording and retrieving medical and statistical data for research, budgeting, and reporting purposes. Provides professional health information management consultation services and assistance to medical and clinical staff in evaluating the quality of patient care records and in developing the criteria and methodology for such evaluation. Formulates, develops, and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing medical records and related work and coordinates the work of the division with that of other areas of the hospital. Directs staff development programs, ensures delivery of orientation, in-service education, and privacy training. Develops and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing health information and medical records to ensure compliance with JCAHO accreditation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), facility strategic goals and ethical standards. Develops, implements, and assesses the long-range and short-term goals for the division as part of the organization's strategic plan. Actively serves as the departmental representative on various management committees, such as Utilization Review, Quality Improvements, Medical Audits, Accreditation and Medical Records, Privacy Committee, etc. Manages the Birth Registry/Clerk and Decedent Affairs function. Approves all equipment and personnel requests prior to final presentation to administration. Reviews the annual budget request for the Health Information Management Division and works directly with the facility or ACN Finance Unit. Develops and modifies hospital policies and procedures for the HIM services such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Directs the operation of Cancer Tumor Registrar (CTR) staff. Update HIM policies and procedures to align with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. Utilize Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) to identify gaps in HIM coding capture and provider documentation. Ensure that local policies, procedures, staffing standards, technology standards, workflows, and strategic goals are in alignment with those from the DHS Enterprise HIM office. Lead enterprise-wide projects assigned by the DHS EHIM office. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)*, by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -AND- Five (5) years of experience managing multiple sections, including technical abstracting, and coding, file management, health information reporting, or medical clerical functions in a comprehensive acute hospital-based health information management division at the level of Assistant Medical Records Director III**, Medical Records Director I**, Health Information Manager**, or higher. Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)* and two (2) additional years of the required experience will be accepted as a substitute for the RHIA* certification. A comprehensive acute hospital offers immediate treatment for a relatively short stay/admission. Services provided include but not limited to: Emergency Department/Emergency Room Inpatient Admission Ambulatory Surgery/Outpatient Surgery Psych/Mental Health Inpatient Admission Trauma Services DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirement Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification* from AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification* from AHIMA Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification* from AHIMA LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to qualify for the Selection Requirements, you must include a legible photocopy of your certificate of completion with your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. In order to receive credit for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, you must include a legible photocopy of your diploma/transcripts which shows the area of specialization with your online application, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. Applications received without evidence of the required certification will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements. Applications received without evidence of the required degree or certification will not receive additional credit for desirable qualifications. If you are unable to attach required documents during application submission email them to the exam analyst at Kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. Note : Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information). Please ensure the Certification/License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency. The required certificate must be current and unrestricted. **Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's classes listed in the Requirements is defined as follows: Assistant Medical Records Director III: Assists the medical records director at a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) and complex hospital in directing the hospital's medical records program. Medical Records Director I: Directs the work of a medium-sized staff engaged in carrying out the medical records program at a hospital. Health Information Manager: Manages all abstracting and coding functions in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or a major abstracting and coding operation in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or acts as the first assistant of the Health Information Management Division of a medium size (deemed to be 100 to 299 licensed beds) hospital or the Correctional Treatment Center. Exam Analyst is not responsible for opening/accessing encoded documents. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green " APPLY " button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may email the documents to Kendrea Shelvy at kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title on the email. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, regency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kendrea Shelvy, Exam Analyst kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y1413E TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING DATES: February 1, 2024, at 8:00 A.M., (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: T he Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of twenty-five (25) health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing. MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care”. DEFINITION: Plans, directs, organizes and develops all health information management division and medical records functions for a large, acute County hospital and ambulatory care clinics/centers. Essential Job Functions Provides oversight on key Health Information Management (HIM) services provided at a DHS hospital, such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Oversees the preparation of reports for hospital administration on matters concerning or related to the operations of the Health Information Management Division. Directs the release of medical information to the public, private medical facilities, governmental agencies, and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements governing the release of information. Plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates the operational activities of the Health Information Management Division of a large acute hospital or the clinics and health centers of the Ambulatory Care Network (ACN). As the custodian of patient medical records, directs the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to access to protected personal health information, release of medical information to the public, outside agencies and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal regulations. Participates in the development and maintenance of a computerized health information management system as part of the overall health information system plan. Provides consultation to hospital staff on methods of recording and retrieving medical and statistical data for research, budgeting, and reporting purposes. Provides professional health information management consultation services and assistance to medical and clinical staff in evaluating the quality of patient care records and in developing the criteria and methodology for such evaluation. Formulates, develops, and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing medical records and related work and coordinates the work of the division with that of other areas of the hospital. Directs staff development programs, ensures delivery of orientation, in-service education, and privacy training. Develops and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing health information and medical records to ensure compliance with JCAHO accreditation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), facility strategic goals and ethical standards. Develops, implements, and assesses the long-range and short-term goals for the division as part of the organization's strategic plan. Actively serves as the departmental representative on various management committees, such as Utilization Review, Quality Improvements, Medical Audits, Accreditation and Medical Records, Privacy Committee, etc. Manages the Birth Registry/Clerk and Decedent Affairs function. Approves all equipment and personnel requests prior to final presentation to administration. Reviews the annual budget request for the Health Information Management Division and works directly with the facility or ACN Finance Unit. Develops and modifies hospital policies and procedures for the HIM services such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Directs the operation of Cancer Tumor Registrar (CTR) staff. Update HIM policies and procedures to align with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. Utilize Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) to identify gaps in HIM coding capture and provider documentation. Ensure that local policies, procedures, staffing standards, technology standards, workflows, and strategic goals are in alignment with those from the DHS Enterprise HIM office. Lead enterprise-wide projects assigned by the DHS EHIM office. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)*, by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -AND- Five (5) years of experience managing multiple sections, including technical abstracting, and coding, file management, health information reporting, or medical clerical functions in a comprehensive acute hospital-based health information management division at the level of Assistant Medical Records Director III**, Medical Records Director I**, Health Information Manager**, or higher. Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)* and two (2) additional years of the required experience will be accepted as a substitute for the RHIA* certification. A comprehensive acute hospital offers immediate treatment for a relatively short stay/admission. Services provided include but not limited to: Emergency Department/Emergency Room Inpatient Admission Ambulatory Surgery/Outpatient Surgery Psych/Mental Health Inpatient Admission Trauma Services DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirement Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification* from AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification* from AHIMA Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification* from AHIMA LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to qualify for the Selection Requirements, you must include a legible photocopy of your certificate of completion with your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. In order to receive credit for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, you must include a legible photocopy of your diploma/transcripts which shows the area of specialization with your online application, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. Applications received without evidence of the required certification will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements. Applications received without evidence of the required degree or certification will not receive additional credit for desirable qualifications. If you are unable to attach required documents during application submission email them to the exam analyst at Kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. Note : Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information). Please ensure the Certification/License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency. The required certificate must be current and unrestricted. **Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's classes listed in the Requirements is defined as follows: Assistant Medical Records Director III: Assists the medical records director at a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) and complex hospital in directing the hospital's medical records program. Medical Records Director I: Directs the work of a medium-sized staff engaged in carrying out the medical records program at a hospital. Health Information Manager: Manages all abstracting and coding functions in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or a major abstracting and coding operation in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or acts as the first assistant of the Health Information Management Division of a medium size (deemed to be 100 to 299 licensed beds) hospital or the Correctional Treatment Center. Exam Analyst is not responsible for opening/accessing encoded documents. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green " APPLY " button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may email the documents to Kendrea Shelvy at kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title on the email. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, regency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kendrea Shelvy, Exam Analyst kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
CITY OF SAN JOSE
San Jose, California, United States
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The Office of the City Attorney is committed to providing excellent legal services, consistent with the highest professional and ethical standards, to the City with the goal of protecting and advancing its interests in serving the people of San Jose. Position Duties The Office of the City Attorney is seeking an experienced legal professional to manage the Legal Administrative Assistant team. The successful candidate will be a legal professional who has the ability to collaborate with all levels of staff and will have demonstrated the following: excellent communication, team-building and leadership skills; strong technical skills, including knowledge of legal secretarial duties relating to court rules, procedures and litigation practices as well as transactional duties; expert software skills and flexibility to learn new technologies. The duties anticipated for this position include: Supervise and provide training, guidance and oversight to the legal administrative assistants (legal secretaries). Develop, coordinate and supervise implementation of new processes related to legal secretarial duties. Manage legal secretarial support and assignments to meet daily operational demands for litigation and transactional services. Coordinate, update and collaborate with the Legal Services Administrator and other support managers on various office management, policy and administrative tasks. Participate in evaluation of Office software products and develop procedures for use. Train staff, supervise implementation, troubleshoot and assist on software issues. Update rule changes and/or procedures on instructions and templates as needed with reference to court procedures and/or office procedures. Manage employee hiring processes, including recruitments, interviews and background checks. Prepare annual performance reviews for legal administrative assistant staff. Work with attorneys and staff to identify ways to improve Office efficiencies. Prepare and/or review a variety of complex legal documents, memos, correspondence and reports. Perform a variety of related tasks as required. Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience Successful completion of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university and six years of related experience; or, any combination of education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Licenses/Certificates Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Other Qualifications 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 law office practices and procedures, including knowledge of legal secretarial duties relating to court rules, procedures and litigation practices as well as transactional duties, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Sep 10, 2024
Full Time
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about San José. About the Department The Office of the City Attorney is committed to providing excellent legal services, consistent with the highest professional and ethical standards, to the City with the goal of protecting and advancing its interests in serving the people of San Jose. Position Duties The Office of the City Attorney is seeking an experienced legal professional to manage the Legal Administrative Assistant team. The successful candidate will be a legal professional who has the ability to collaborate with all levels of staff and will have demonstrated the following: excellent communication, team-building and leadership skills; strong technical skills, including knowledge of legal secretarial duties relating to court rules, procedures and litigation practices as well as transactional duties; expert software skills and flexibility to learn new technologies. The duties anticipated for this position include: Supervise and provide training, guidance and oversight to the legal administrative assistants (legal secretaries). Develop, coordinate and supervise implementation of new processes related to legal secretarial duties. Manage legal secretarial support and assignments to meet daily operational demands for litigation and transactional services. Coordinate, update and collaborate with the Legal Services Administrator and other support managers on various office management, policy and administrative tasks. Participate in evaluation of Office software products and develop procedures for use. Train staff, supervise implementation, troubleshoot and assist on software issues. Update rule changes and/or procedures on instructions and templates as needed with reference to court procedures and/or office procedures. Manage employee hiring processes, including recruitments, interviews and background checks. Prepare annual performance reviews for legal administrative assistant staff. Work with attorneys and staff to identify ways to improve Office efficiencies. Prepare and/or review a variety of complex legal documents, memos, correspondence and reports. Perform a variety of related tasks as required. Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience Successful completion of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university and six years of related experience; or, any combination of education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Licenses/Certificates Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Other Qualifications 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 law office practices and procedures, including knowledge of legal secretarial duties relating to court rules, procedures and litigation practices as well as transactional duties, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
RTC of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
THE POSITION **Although there is a salary range for this position, the candidate hired into this position will be hired at the bottom of the salary range.** This recruitment is limited to the first 75 completed employment applications. Once that number of applications is reached, this recruitment will close without notice. This recruitment will be used to establish an open competitive and promotional eligibility list that may be used to fill this vacancy and vacancies occurring in this classification for a minimum period of six (6) months. All communication with applicants will be via email. Applicants must provide a current and valid email address when applying. RTC Department of Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment. Performs complex professional level financial/accounting duties; leads other staff in projects and/or program areas. FLSA STATUS: Exempt Working Conditions: May work shifts on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. REQUIREMENTS Education and Work Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time demonstrated professional experience in finance and/or accounting. Licensing and Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Driver's License at the time of application. Background Investigation: Employment with the Regional Transportation Commission in this position is contingent upon completion of a comprehensive education/experience background investigation and a criminal history record check. The background investigation also consists of a personal credit history review. Required Forms: 1. RTC Application On-Line Profile - Follow all the instructions on the application to include any education and experience that would qualify you for this position. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Candidates should ensure they highlight any of the following professional experience they possess on their applications/resumes: •Ability to strategize workload for work unit •Demonstrated experience working autonomously, managing multiple deliverables with targeted deadlines •Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot customer inquiries and/or complaints in a timely manner •Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment •Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and eagerness to learn PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical ability to perform office and related work, including operating computers and office machinery; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 25 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Provides consultation and analyses/recommendations in regard to complex financial/accounting functions and issues. Organizes, prepares, compiles, submits and provides oversight of all funds at the RTC. Performs grant administrator duties. Analyzes, investigates, and responds to issues and concerns. Researches, extracts, and compiles data for reports and other documents. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals; recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. May plan, assign and/or supervise the work of assigned staff; may function as an assistant to the section manager or as a team leader. Participates in professional development sessions or seminars; stays current on trends. Operates a variety of office equipment to include computers and associated software. Conducts and independently completes a variety of assigned special projects as assigned by Management. Manages multiple projects/deliverables with short targeted completion dates. Provides information and assistance to internal and external customers as required. All other duties as assigned. GROUP INSURANCE - Health and dental insurance is available at a minimal expense to eligible employees, spouses and dependents. The RTC pays the monthly life insurance premium for eligible employees. SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY INSURANCE - Eligible employees are covered by a Workman's Compensation Program in accordance with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS 617). LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE - The RTC pays a monthly premium toward a long-term disability plan for eligible employees. VACATION - Vacation leave accrual is based on length of RTC employment. Initial accrual is at the rate of 3.08 vacation hours for each biweekly pay period. SICK LEAVE - Eligible employees accrue 3.7 hours of sick leave for each biweekly pay period. Employees completing 10 years of service accrue an additional .92 hours of sick leave per biweekly pay period. MISCELLANEOUS LEAVES - Court leave, military leave, parental leave, leave without pay, blood donor leave, education leave, and RTC promotional/transfer application examination leave are available (upon approval) for eligible permanent employees. RETIREMENT - Full-time employees become a member of the Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System under an employer paid plan. LONGEVITY PAY - Effective July 1, 2021, permanent employees who have completed 5 full years of creditable service with the RTC are entitled to a one time longevity payment in addition to their base salary. Longevity is paid annually, in a one time lump sum amount, at the rate of .57 of 1% at 5 years. CREDIT UNION - RTC employees and their families are eligible to join the Clark County Credit Union. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - Eligible employees may be awarded tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of pre-approved, job related courses. FMLA - Employees who have worked for the RTC for at least one year, and have worked at least 1,250 hours over the preceding 12 months are eligible for the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act. Closing Date/Time: 9/25/2024 6:00 PM Pacific
Sep 13, 2024
Full Time
THE POSITION **Although there is a salary range for this position, the candidate hired into this position will be hired at the bottom of the salary range.** This recruitment is limited to the first 75 completed employment applications. Once that number of applications is reached, this recruitment will close without notice. This recruitment will be used to establish an open competitive and promotional eligibility list that may be used to fill this vacancy and vacancies occurring in this classification for a minimum period of six (6) months. All communication with applicants will be via email. Applicants must provide a current and valid email address when applying. RTC Department of Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment. Performs complex professional level financial/accounting duties; leads other staff in projects and/or program areas. FLSA STATUS: Exempt Working Conditions: May work shifts on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. REQUIREMENTS Education and Work Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time demonstrated professional experience in finance and/or accounting. Licensing and Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Driver's License at the time of application. Background Investigation: Employment with the Regional Transportation Commission in this position is contingent upon completion of a comprehensive education/experience background investigation and a criminal history record check. The background investigation also consists of a personal credit history review. Required Forms: 1. RTC Application On-Line Profile - Follow all the instructions on the application to include any education and experience that would qualify you for this position. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Candidates should ensure they highlight any of the following professional experience they possess on their applications/resumes: •Ability to strategize workload for work unit •Demonstrated experience working autonomously, managing multiple deliverables with targeted deadlines •Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot customer inquiries and/or complaints in a timely manner •Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment •Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and eagerness to learn PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical ability to perform office and related work, including operating computers and office machinery; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials weighing up to 25 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Provides consultation and analyses/recommendations in regard to complex financial/accounting functions and issues. Organizes, prepares, compiles, submits and provides oversight of all funds at the RTC. Performs grant administrator duties. Analyzes, investigates, and responds to issues and concerns. Researches, extracts, and compiles data for reports and other documents. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals; recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. May plan, assign and/or supervise the work of assigned staff; may function as an assistant to the section manager or as a team leader. Participates in professional development sessions or seminars; stays current on trends. Operates a variety of office equipment to include computers and associated software. Conducts and independently completes a variety of assigned special projects as assigned by Management. Manages multiple projects/deliverables with short targeted completion dates. Provides information and assistance to internal and external customers as required. All other duties as assigned. GROUP INSURANCE - Health and dental insurance is available at a minimal expense to eligible employees, spouses and dependents. The RTC pays the monthly life insurance premium for eligible employees. SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY INSURANCE - Eligible employees are covered by a Workman's Compensation Program in accordance with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS 617). LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE - The RTC pays a monthly premium toward a long-term disability plan for eligible employees. VACATION - Vacation leave accrual is based on length of RTC employment. Initial accrual is at the rate of 3.08 vacation hours for each biweekly pay period. SICK LEAVE - Eligible employees accrue 3.7 hours of sick leave for each biweekly pay period. Employees completing 10 years of service accrue an additional .92 hours of sick leave per biweekly pay period. MISCELLANEOUS LEAVES - Court leave, military leave, parental leave, leave without pay, blood donor leave, education leave, and RTC promotional/transfer application examination leave are available (upon approval) for eligible permanent employees. RETIREMENT - Full-time employees become a member of the Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System under an employer paid plan. LONGEVITY PAY - Effective July 1, 2021, permanent employees who have completed 5 full years of creditable service with the RTC are entitled to a one time longevity payment in addition to their base salary. Longevity is paid annually, in a one time lump sum amount, at the rate of .57 of 1% at 5 years. CREDIT UNION - RTC employees and their families are eligible to join the Clark County Credit Union. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - Eligible employees may be awarded tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of pre-approved, job related courses. FMLA - Employees who have worked for the RTC for at least one year, and have worked at least 1,250 hours over the preceding 12 months are eligible for the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act. Closing Date/Time: 9/25/2024 6:00 PM Pacific