County of Alameda

DESCRIPTION

Under direction of a member of the Board of Supervisors, to represent such member to regional and County commissions, boards and agencies, community groups and organizations, and citizens of a Supervisorial District; to assist in program and project planning; to explain and interpret County policy and programs to the citizens of Alameda County; and to provide supportive services for clerical, administrative, business management, fiscal, budgetary preparation and personnel management functions.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in this class are located in the Board of Supervisor’s office and serve as assistants to individual Board Members.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

1. As assigned, represents a member of the Board of Supervisors to citizens, community groups and organizations on matters in the Supervisorial Districts.

2. Deals with questions from citizens and complaints relating to county services in a Supervisorial District. Receives and reviews correspondence, evaluates citizens’ suggestions and complaints, and responds.

3. Prepares reports and analyses on legislation and legislative programs of interest to the Supervisor.

4. As assigned, represents a member of the Board of Supervisors to regional, state and local government agencies, boards and commissions.

5. Prepares reports and analyses of proposed programs, with particular emphasis upon the impact of such programs upon Alameda County.

6. Gathers appropriate information and reports in response to Board of Supervisor’s agenda items.

7. Arranges for and conducts meetings with constituents and County staff in pursuit of duties of Supervisor.

8. Represents the Supervisor at meetings in or out of the County, as necessary.

9. Responds to requests of constituents for assistance involving all the various services provided by the County of Alameda, including but not limited to, working with County staff in the provision of said services to constituents as required.

10. May serve as Chief of Staff to Board Member.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a field which provides the applicant the ability to possess the following knowledge and abilities.

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Abilities:

• Analytical and problem solving.
• Decision making.
• Oral communication.
• Written communication.
• Interpersonal sensitivity in dealing with people.
• Budget analysis.
• Leadership.
• Management Control.
• Organization and planning.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

RS:jc
8/8/91
Old document: 8281P
New document: Jobspecs/0495
ys/5/01
CSC Date: 10/9/91

BENEFITS

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

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• 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.