Senior Board Assistant-24290210

The County of San Diego has current openings for Senior Board Assistant.Interviews will take place January 10th, 2025, and JOB OFFERs will be made January 17th, 2025.About the Clerk of the Board of SupervisorsAs the official repository of the Board of Supervisors’ records, the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is committed to transparency in government and providing public access to documents through the online posting of Board of Supervisors agendas, Statements of Proceedings and Minute Orders dating back to the late 1800s. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors also supports the Assessment Appeals Boards, County Hearing Officers, Special Districts and the City Selection Committee, in addition to administration of the Labor Relations Ordinance.The majority of the department’s functions are defined and mandated by various California statutes, Revenue and Taxation codes, County ordinances, Board resolutions, the Board’s Rules of Procedures and Board of Supervisors’ policies. Additionally, the department provides a high volume of public-facing services, such as passport application acceptance services, passport photo services and notary public services. The Public Records Act unit, introduced in Fiscal Year 2022–23, has implemented the County's first web-based Public Records Request Center that provides a centralized system to coordinate, monitor, and respond to all County public records requests.The department is comprised of operational units within three major budget divisions: Executive Office, Legislative Services and Public Services. Additionally, the department administers the Board of Supervisors’ General Office and manages the Board of Supervisors’ office budgets.The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors serves as the Executive Officer of the Board General Office and as the administrative officer of four Assessment Appeals Boards, as filing officer for economic disclosure statements (Form 700s), Deputy Secretary of the County Housing Authority and clerk of various other special districts and committees, including the County of San Diego Independent Redistricting Commission.For information on the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, click here.About the PositionSenior Board Assistant is a lead/supervisory level that provides specialized services in support of the Board of Supervisors and special bodies such as the Assessment Appeals Board and County Hearing Officers. Senior Board Assistants supervise, train, assign, organize, provide quality control, and evaluate the work of their assigned operational unit. Senior Board Assistants handle a high volume of phone and counter contact in response to inquiries by elected officials, County staff, the public and the media and use various automation systems. The ideal Senior Board Assistant will also possess the ability to develop a thorough working knowledge of codes, rules and procedures pertaining to the unit and hearing boardsPlease click here to view the complete job description for this position.Interview and Hiring datesThe timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in January 2025 . Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.Minimum Qualifications1. Two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Board Assistant with the County of San Diego; OR,2. Two (2) years of experience providing support to an official body similar to the Board of Supervisors, special districts, city councils, hearing boards or other comparable legislative or advisory boards. Experience must have included processing and preparing agendas; summarizing official actions; scheduling meetings; and using various automation systems.License: A valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.Certification/Registration: Must be a U.S. citizen. Some positions shall be required to perform notary services. Any expenses associated with performing notary services for the County will be incurred by the County of San Diego.Condition of EmploymentAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.Evaluation ProcessQualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.