Recruitment #15-0320-01
Date Opened | 6/8/2015 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 7/6/2015 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $30.70 - $37.68/hour; $63,856.00 - $78,374.40/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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HR Analyst | Nicole Lewis-Bolton |
Department | Library |
Work Location |
Fremont
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THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Applications will only be accepted on-line.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Applications will only be accepted on-line.
ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY
The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten branch libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. Outreach services are provided through the Bookmobile, the Literacy Program, PULSE, and the County Jails. The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises the County Librarian and the Board of Supervisors on library services. The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services. The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of a utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas.
The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends of the Library or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services. To learn more about the Alameda County Library, please visit their website at: http://www.aclibrary.org/
THE POSITION
Under general direction, to develop, maintain, and coordinate a public information program for a large County department or agency; to advise and assist management in public information/relations activities. This position will be highly visible, serving as the primary media contact for the Library Department and for executive management. This position requires individuals to possess excellent presentation skills and the ability to effectively represent the organization as a spokesperson both with the media, and the community.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will encompass the following attributes, and have demonstrated a successful track record in:
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Proactively seeks and participates in public relations opportunities to promote the department and related programs. Strategizes with department director, branch managers and program managers to execute the overall internal and external communication strategy for the department, to include internal and external stakeholders. Produces/coordinates production and dissemination of informational publications, audio-visual material, media releases, displays, exhibits, and/or speeches.
This includes development of purpose, copy, design, visuals, and layout so that it will reach and be understood by the target audience. Provides targeted assistance to department divisions/programs in public engagement or education activities. Posts news and announcements to social media outlets, writes articles for newsletters, writes news releases, requests for coverage, and speaking points, coordinates news conferences and performs related duties as required.
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
Deadline for Filing:
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5:00 pm, Monday, July 6, 2015
July 20, 2015
TBD
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*WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN*
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs
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 & Welfare Benefits
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*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.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.