Recruitment #18-0257-01
Date Opened | 6/21/2018 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 7/16/2018 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $107.23 - $136.85/hour; $223,038.40 - $284,648.00/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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HR Analyst | Sam Gee |
Department | County Administrator |
Work Location |
Oakland
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THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications will only be accepted on-line
The County
Alameda County is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay. Referred to as the “East Bay,” the region has been the fastest growing group of communities in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than two decades. Alameda County is popular because of its desirable location, incredible diversity, ideal climate, and broad economic base, plus its range of available housing and business opportunities. Alameda County is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse regions in the country, offering a rich array of amenities including the Oakland Museum, Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland East Bay Symphony, and the Livermore and Tri-Valley Wine Country. Alameda County is home to the Oakland Athletics, Oakland Raiders, and Golden State Warriors. The University of California, Berkeley and California State University, East Bay are two of several distinguished academic institutions located in the County.
Alameda County has a population approaching 1.6 million residents, making it the second largest county in the Bay Area and the seventh largest in the State. The County encompasses 14 cities as well as 6 unincorporated communities and rural areas that span a total of 738 square miles. The County operates under a charter form of government and is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The Board is responsible for setting policy, overseeing all County operations, approving the organization’s annual budget, and representing the County in a number of areas including numerous special districts and regional agencies.
The Board-appointed County Administrator leads a team of department heads who work collaboratively to carry out County programs and initiatives. Alameda County’s fiscal responsibility has earned it a AAA bond rating. Alameda County employs over 9,000 employees working in 21 different agencies and departments and has an annual budget of nearly $2.7 billion. The County provides a full spectrum of services including general Government and Internal Services, Health Care, Social Services, Public Works, Criminal Justice, and other Public Safety services.
The Position
Under general direction, Deputy County Administrators serve as chief assistants to the County Administrator; have key responsibilities in planning, directing and coordinating all functions and activities of the County Administrator’s Office; do other related work as assigned.
Incumbents support the County Administrator in overall operation of the Office and provide high level administrative support to the County Administrator on complex matters. Will also act in the absence of the County Administrator at meetings with various officials, legislative bodies and boards and commissions whenever needed,
Positions in this classification will plan, organize and direct either the fiscal or legislative and strategic planning activities of the County including directing the development of the County budget, evaluating fiscal and budgetary procedures and policies and coordinating the fiscal activities of all County departments to assure maximum effectiveness of County resources; directing the development and execution of the County strategic plan and legislative agenda; and the initiation and coordination of interagency collaborations and internal/external partnerships.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidates will have a solid background in legislative/policy or fiscal analysis, and demonstrated experience in budgeting, public policy, public finance and debt management as well as strong analytical, written and oral communication skills. Successful candidates will possess a demonstrated track record of providing high quality public service with a commitment to the ideals of implementing visionary policies and practices that reinforce strong dedication to the community and a record of effective staff management and development. He/she will enjoy the challenge of a fast paced, progressive and team oriented work environment. The ideal candidate will also possess the following critical attributes:
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN
Deadline for Filing: |
Monday, July 16, 2018 |
Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: |
July 23, 2018 |
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: |
July 23, 2018 |
Oral Examination: |
August 8, 2018 |
*WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN*
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Sam Gee, Human Resources Division Manager
Human Resource Services Department, County of Alameda
510-267-9492
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer