Employment Type : Full-Time
DEFINITION Consider working for the County of Humboldt Human Resources team! Humboldt County is unique. The area offers exquisite beaches, breathtaking redwood forests, and warm inland valleys; a variety of delicious eateries; a cool art and music scene; and charming, eclectic communities. This might be just the place for you. Apply to join the team! DEFINITION SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED CLASS CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLES OF DUTIES * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Ability to: Education and Experience: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, public or business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field Licenses and Certifications: PHYSICAL DEMANDS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Selection Procedure Policy of Nondiscrimination The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible. How to Apply It is important that your application show all the relevant experience and education you possess. Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in this examination will be compared with the performance of others who take the test. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible. Scores will be provided in writing only. MEDICAL EXAMINATION: A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment. OTHER EXAMINATIONS: Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation. LICENSES: Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six months, but may be up to one year. All designated safety employees serve a one year probationary period. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: It is the County’s intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status. The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible. All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES. Job Type: Full-time
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The County of Humboldt Human Resources team is looking for a new Risk Manager/Safety Administrator to join our team of committed coworkers. County of Humboldt Human Resources employees enjoy outstanding public service benefits and weekends off.
Are you an excellent communicator who consistently offers a high level of customer service? Are you able to juggle a variety of competing priorities and needs in your work? If you are flexible and adaptable, have great interpersonal skills, and thrive on collaboration, please consider joining the dedicated professionals at the County of Humboldt Human Resources team. Thoughtful problem solvers with a great work ethic are welcome.
Under general direction, plans, organizes, and administers comprehensive programs in the areas of Risk Management, Loss Control, Benefits, and Safety Administration; provides oversight in support of the financial and risk management activities and functions of the County; analyzes, develops, and recommends new and improved risk management procedures and programs; and performs related duties as assigned.
Receives general direction from the Director of Human Resources. Exercises direct supervision over professional and administrative support staff.
This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the County’s Risk Management, Loss Control, Benefit and Safety programs. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, reporting, and program evaluation. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines. This class is distinguished from Director of Human Resources in that the latter has responsibility for overall management and administration of all Human Resources/Risk Department functions, programs, and activities.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignment of different positions.
Plans, organizes, coordinates and administers comprehensive programs including risk management, loss control, benefits, and safety administration.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
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five (5) years of responsible experience administering risk management, workers' compensation, occupational health and safety and/or similar programs at a level equivalent to the County’s Human Resources Analyst II classification.
Must possess a valid US driver’s license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver’s license following hire date per California DMV regulations.
Some departments may require pre-employment screening measures before an offer of employment can be made (i.e. background screening, physical examination, etc.).
CalPERS Retirement
Tier I: Prior to 7/5/2012: 2.7 @ 55
The County’s Human Resources system operates by a set of rules and procedures which ensure that employees are hired and promoted on the basis of merit and fitness for the job. Jobs are filled through competitive examinations. A complete online application is required for this position. All application materials will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts. Those candidates considered to be the most qualified, based on the application materials submitted, will be invited to a written and/or oral examination, or an evaluation of education and experience.
The County of Humboldt does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Human Resources is wheelchair-accessible by entering the Courthouse from the ramp located on the east side of the building next to the marked handicapped parking. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact Human Resources at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination for assistance.
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications may only be submitted online through the County’s automated application system at http://www.humboldtgov.org/hr no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.