EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(Employee benefits do not pertain to persons employed on an hourly basis.)

VACATION AND SICK LEAVE WITH PAY:  Sick leave accrues at the rate of one-half day per biweekly pay period.  Vacation accrual ranges from two weeks to five weeks depending upon years of service and the union bargaining unit to which the position is assigned.

WORK WEEK AND HOLIDAYS:  Most employees work a five-day work week and enjoy thirteen legal holidays plus one or two floating holidays, depending on union bargaining unit.  Management employees are entitled to three additional days of management paid leave.

RETIREMENT:  The County Retirement Program includes benefits under the provisions of the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937.

GROUP INSURANCE:  The County contributes a fixed amount toward employee medical and hospital insurance under one of three recognized programs.  Dental insurance is fully paid.  Employees are eligible to join a Credit Union (savings and insured loans).

MILEAGE:  Employee-owned cars may be required for certain positions.  Mileage allowances are paid in these cases.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

WHERE TO OBTAIN APPLICATIONS:  Alameda County Human Resource Services Department, Lakeside Plaza Building, 1405 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA  94612-4305; Dublin Library, 7606 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, CA  94566; Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA  94538; AND Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Blvd., Union City, CA  94587.  Applications may ONLY be filed with the Alameda County Human Resource Services Department, Lakeside Plaza Building, 1405 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA  94612-4305.

EXAMINATION AND HIRING PROCESS:  Applicants should obtain an “Alameda County Examination and Hiring Process” brochure at the time they request application forms.  Applicants should read the brochure to be familiar with the examination and hiring process and procedures associated with same.

FILING:  Application forms and Supplemental Questionnaires (when applicable) must be filed within the official period advertised for each examination.  Applicants are responsible for the truth of all statements made in their applications and questionnaires.  False statements are grounds for rejection of application or discharge from County employment.

CERTIFICATION OF DISABILITY:  All applicants who apply to the Step-Up program must submit a letter from the Department of Rehabilitation verifying they are disabled by the last day to file.  Failure to do so may result in an immediate disqualification. A candidate will not be placed on the eligible list until a certification of disability has been received.  Information on obtaining a certificate of disability may be obtained by calling 510-622-2764.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:  The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise the Department of the special needs in advance of the examination.  There are parking spaces near the elevator in Alcopark, 1220 Jackson Street, reserved for persons with disabilities.  Alcopark is located approximately one block and a half from the Lakeside Plaza Building.  There is also street parking for persons with disabilities available near the Lakeside Plaza Building.  (510) 272-3703 (TDD).

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:  An applicant’s previous employment may be investigated.  Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification.  Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment if warranted.  A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.  Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness.

EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES

PROMOTIONAL PREFERENCE:  Alameda County employees are not eligible for the Step-Up program.

ELIGIBILITY:  Names of all qualified candidates are placed on an eligible list with the same score. The department with the vacancy may review and invite to a hiring interview any person placed on the eligible list.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION:  All prospective county employees must pass a medical examination before beginning employment.  For positions which require a commercial driver’s license and the performance of functions defined as “safety sensitive,” Federal law and County policy requires the examination include a drug screening process.  Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.  Failure to pass a medical examination may be cause for disqualification, or for withholding of an eligible’s name from certification, or for removal of an eligible’s name from the employment list.

VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY:  As mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all candidates offered employment after November 6, 1986 must provide written proof that establishes identity and eligibility to work in the United States.  This is accomplished by completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and producing acceptable documents including but not limited to Unites States Passport; State issued Driver’s License; Social Security Card; Birth Certificate; other acceptable documents that establish identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:  New Step-UP employees must satisfactorily serve at least a one year probation period before permanent status is attained. 

ALAMEDA COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCE
SERVICES DEPARTMENT