County of Solano Hiring for Human Resources Assistant (Entry/Journey) DOQ at Solano County, CA Full Time

Help us foster an environment where a well-qualified and trained workforce succeeds.

The County of Solano recognizes that our employees are our biggest asset. We work collaboratively to solve problems and introduce creative solutions. If you are a creative team player with a broad human resources background and interest in a generalist position, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to be a strategic partner who provides our customers with high quality services and fosters an environment where a well-qualified and trained workforce succeeds.

To learn more about the Human Resources Department, please visit:

http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/hr/default.asp

THE POSITION

The current vacancy is assigned to support the Human Resources Personnel, Recruiting & Testing team and can be filled at either the entry or journey level. The eligible lists established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

What’s great about this job?

Interesting work

Making a positive impact on Solano County citizens and employees

Potential for career growth

Fast-paced, never a dull moment

What are some challenges of this job?

Changing priorities

High volume of work

Frequent interruptions

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

Ability to multi-task

Detail oriented

Customer service focused

Technologically savvy

Team player

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:
Entry Level – Six months of clerical or technical level personnel experience

Journey Level – One (1) year of experience as a Human Resources Assistant (Entry) or equivalent, preferably within the public sector.

Certification: Typing certificate with a net typing speed of forty (40) words per minute. Please see “Document Submittal Requirements” section below for more information.

To view the job description for this position, please visit:
Entry – https://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15843

Journey – https://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15842

BENEFITS/ WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage is $1,671.27 per month for 2022. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

The County observes 12 full day fixed and 2 half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive 2 floating paid holiday(s) per year.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.

To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16487

CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Education Fair
• County Mentoring Program
• Leadership Academy
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities

SELECTION PROCESS

01/24/2022 – Deadline to submit application and required documents.

01/19/2022 – Deadline to sign up for County offered typing test

01/21/2022-01/24/2022 – County offered typing test period

02/09 & 02/10 – Tentative date for in-person written exam

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES – Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.