Introduction
This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.
Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
DESCRIPTION
THE AGENCY
Human Resource Services provides state and local mandated support services to all County departments, agencies and to some special districts including: merit-based examinations, position classification, salary administration, grievance resolution, disciplinary appeals, labor negotiations, unemployment insurance, employee benefits, and dental insurance. There are three areas in which Human Resource Services provides discretionary services: Training, Departmental Personnel Support Services, and Child/Family Care Programs.
The Human Resource Services Department, while upholding the principles of the Merit Systems, Civil Service System, and other laws, principles or mandates which affect personnel administration, is responsible for the administration of programs under the purview of the Civil Service Commission and other Countywide personnel-related programs including labor relations in a manner which will enhance and support all other County agencies and departments as they provide services to the public or provide support to other County operations.
THE POSITION
This series specification describes two levels of the Human Resources Assistant classifications, which under close supervision at the lower level and under general supervision at the upper level perform complex and technical clerical work requiring the exercise of considerable initiative and judgment requiring specialized knowledge of Civil Service Rules, examination and certification procedures; and related personnel transactions associated with countywide hiring processes.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
The class of Human Resources Assistant II is distinguished from the next higher class of Human Resources Technician in that incumbents of the latter class are paraprofessionals performing specific technical assignments of a well-defined nature in support of professional staff while Human Resources Assistant II’s perform the clerical functions associated with the personnel programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either I
The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Human Resources Assistant I in the Alameda County classified service.
OR II
The equivalent of four years of full-time clerical experience that includes working with databases and experience working with personnel policies, procedures and practices.
(Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units in Business Administration or Public Administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two of the required years of experience.)
Special Requirement:
All candidates must be able to utilize an alphanumeric keyboard at the speed of not less than 40 words per minute.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
• Thorough program knowledge of work requiring the application of a variety of rules, procedures, codes and systems. Complete and broad understanding of all aspects and details of the work is required at this level
• Operation of office machines and equipment, including personal computers and word processing and spreadsheet software
• Modern office practices and procedures including business correspondence and filing
Abilities to:
• Work independently
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Analysis and problem solution
• Decision-making and initiative
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Written and oral communication
• Handle and prioritize multiple and changing priorities
• Plan, organize and coordinate work
• Meet deadlines
• Perform detailed work accurately
• Understand detailed manual and computer procedures
• Work with a variety of manual and computer procedures and processes simultaneously
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)
- 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
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- 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
- 1st 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.
Conclusion
TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest and copy of your application to Sam Gee via email at samson.gee@acgov.org
You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
