Division Director, SSA (Promotional)

YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY

 

THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.  Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney's Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by Friday, September 28, 2018.

A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.  Applications will only be accepted on-line.

The Position

 

Division Director, SSA plans, evaluates and directs the operations and staff in one or more Divisions/offices in a department within the Social Services Agency.  The Division Director, SSA develops and establishes overall divisional policies; sets goals and objectives consistent with the overall goals of the Agency.  Division Director, SSA also has the additional responsibility for participating in the meet and confer process with labor organizations.

 

The Social Services Agency is currently recruiting to fill a Division Director vacancy in the department of Children & Family Services, however, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future Division Director vacancies within SSA.  Applicants interested in applying for the current vacancy and/or future vacancies are encouraged to apply.

 

Adult and Aging Services (AAS)

 

Adult and Aging Services offers a coordinated service delivery system that protects, supports, and advocates for an aging population, particularly those with disabilities.  AAS administers various programs related to the well-being of aging adults such as Adult Protective Services, Public Guardian-Conservator, Public Administrator, and In-Home Supportive Services.

  

Workforce and Benefit Administration (WBA)

 

Workforce and Benefits Administration promotes self-sufficiency and provides continuing economic assistance and job training/workforce development through public and private sector partnerships.  WBA has the primary responsibility of administering the Medi-Cal program which provides publicly sponsored health coverage and other county, state and federal public assistance programs such as CalWORKS, CalFresh and General Assistance to provide immediate economic relief and support for low-income or needy individuals, families and children within Alameda County.

 

Ideal Candidate

 

The Ideal Candidate will have a leadership style that is positive, progressive and responsive.  The Candidate will be politically astute, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to represent the Social Services Agency before boards, commissions and community groups relating to human and social services programs. 

In addition, the Ideal Candidate will possess, but not limited to the following critical attributes:

ü  Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and manage multi-levels of staff; to generate staff commitment and adherence to program, administrative policies and procedural changes.

ü  Exceptional administrative and organizational skills to direct Division staff in the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures required to meet legal requirements, county policies, goals, and the delivery of required services.

ü  Exceptional experience providing direction and guidance to Division staff regarding the investigation and resolution of Human Resources, Labor and client relations related issues.

ü  Demonstrated experience and ability to identify and analyze complex problems, design solutions, and formulate appropriate action plans proactively and collaboratively.

ü  Strong collaboration skills to develop and maintain partnerships with human and social services organizations, community groups, and organizations to gain their assistance and support in achieving the Agency’s mission to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families and communities.

ü  Demonstrated experience in directing, monitoring, and coordinating division operation processes, including participation in the budget process, planning for funding sources, estimating staffing requirements and recommending major building alterations and remodeling requirements.

 

To qualify for this exam, you must have achieved the following education, experience, and requirements: 

Pattern Number I

Experience:

The equivalent of six years’ full-time supervisory experience which included at least two years of second-line supervisory experience in a social service, economic benefits or employment services class in the Social Services Agency. (A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the equivalent of two years of first-line supervisory experience.)

Or Pattern Number II

Experience:

The equivalent of six years’ full-time, increasingly responsible managerial or administrative experience, which involved supervision of a major staff support function or program division at the level of Administrative Services Officer or an equivalent or higher-level administrative class. (A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the equivalent of two years of the required supervisory experience.)

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of the specification.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations relating to social service programs.
• Principles, methods and techniques of administration, including the organization and management of the Social Services Agency’s programs and departments.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of personnel administration, including the appropriate labor relations processes.
• Community resource development and professional social work practices.
• Principles and practices of client and public relations.
• Psychological, socioeconomic and cultural factors which may affect client and family functioning.
• Principles of budget development and administration.
• Automated system capabilities and applications.

Abilities:

• Planning and organization.
• Analysis and problem solving.
• Decision making.
• Leadership.
• Management control.
• Budget analysis.
• Oral communication.
• Written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Adaptation to stress.
• Interpersonal sensitivity.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' applications to verify the achievement of the minimum requirements.  Qualified applicants will proceed to the next step which is an oral examination/interview.  The examination may include situational exercises. The examination will be weighted as 100% of the total score and may serve as a hiring interview.  We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

 

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. 

***We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit.  Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.  Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position.  Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website,www.acgov.org/hrs.

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:

Deadline for Filing: Review of Minimum Qualifications: Oral Examination/Interviews:

5:00 pm, September 28, 2018 October 12, 2018 Week of November 5, 2018 Orals delayed to November 27 and 28th, 2018.

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

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*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.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.organd 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 insure 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. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box 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.