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Recruitment #19-441030-01
Approximate Salary | $23.35 - $28.38/hour; $48,567.97 - $59,034.66/year |
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Opening Date | 2/15/2019 08:00:00 AM |
Final Filing Date | 3/1/2019 5:00:00 PM |
Contact Information | Meoshi Hayes (707) 784-6309 |
Type of Recruitment | Open Competitive |
Providing Public Assistance and Employment Services to Solano County
The Employment and Eligibility Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department assists citizens to become more independent and productive through programs designed to reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. Also, it provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits.
To learn more about the Health and Social Services Department, and the services we provide, please visit our website: The Employment and Eligibility Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department assists citizens to become more independent and productive through programs designed to reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. Also, it provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits.
To learn more about the Health and Social Services Department, and the services we provide, please visit our website: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/hss/default.asp
Are you looking for an entry-level position in a rewarding career-field with room to grow?
The Eligibility Benefits Specialist I receives training and on-the-job experience to learn to apply regulations and procedures to determine eligibility for multiple public assistance programs in accordance with established procedures. After the initial orientation and training period, employees are placed in a unit where on-the-job training experience is gained to attain and demonstrate the level of competency in assigned duties necessary for promotion to the full working level of Eligibility Benefits Specialist II.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from High School or General Education Diploma (GED) or a high school proficiency certificate;
AND EITHER
PATTERN A - One (1) year of full-time experience in public contact work which has included interviewing the public and/or clients and explaining rules and regulations (Typical experience may be gained by processing claims for financial assistance, loans, unemployment insurance, veterans benefits, health benefits, or other benefits where knowledge of a variety of rules and regulations are required.)
OR
PATTERN B - Two (2) years of full-time clerical experience, which included substantial public contact for the purposes of gathering, explaining or clarifying information
OR
PATTERN C - Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university preferably in general education, business, finance, social science, or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.
To view the job description for this position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15736
Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2019 calendar year is $1,498.09 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.
Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.
Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.
The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.
Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years.
Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.
Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.
To review the benefits for a regular position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512
Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Paid Time Off for every full hour worked.
To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16516
3/01/19 – Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Week of 3/25/19 – Tentative dates for written exam.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
College units may be required for this position. All candidates qualifying through education (Pattern C) must submit a copy of their college transcripts (official or unofficial) verifying the student, institution, courses and units completed. Candidates qualifying through education who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the document deadlines above. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Eligibility Benefits Specialist I) and the recruitment number (19-441030-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.
This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history. |
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How do you meet the position requirements? |
Pattern A: One year of full-time experience in public contact work which has included interviewing the public and/or clients and explaining rules and regulations |
Pattern B: Two years of full-time clerical experience, which included substantial public contact for the purposes of gathering, explaining or clarifying information |
Pattern C: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university preferably in general education, business, finance, social science, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience |
I do not meet the position requirements |
2
If you answered Pattern A to Question 1, please describe your experience in public contact work. Please also describe your experience interviewing the public or clients as well as the rules and regulations you explained to the public or clients. Note: this experience must be reflected in your application employment history. If you did not select Pattern A, please type in n/a. |
3
If you answered Pattern B to Question 1, please describe your experience in a position that included substantial public contact for the purposes of gathering, explaining, or clarifying information. Note: This experience must be reflected in your application employment history. If you did not answer Pattern B, please type in n/a. |
4
If you answered Pattern C to Question 1, you understand that a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) which verify the student, institution, courses, and units completed must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Failure to submit your transcripts by the final filing deadline will result in disqualification from the recruitment. |
Yes, I will submit my transcripts by the final filing deadline |
I meet the position requirements through Pattern A or Pattern B and will not be submitting transcripts |
N/A |
5
Some positions may require Spanish skills. Applicants who indicate they have Spanish skills will be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing Spanish? |
Yes No |
6
Some positions may require Tagalog skills. Applicants who indicate they have Tagalog skills will be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in Tagalog. Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing Tagalog? |
Yes No |
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
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