Construction Supervisor - Wastewater Collection

Multiple vacancies throughout Tulare County with the Health and Human Services Agency. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future bilingual and non-bilingual vacancies with the Health and Human Services Agency in Dinuba, Lindsay, Porterville, Tulare and Visalia.

Bilingual positions will receive an additional fifty cents per hour compensation.

Typical Duties

Review and assist persons with applications for various public assistance programs including, but not limited to, CalWORKs, Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Tulare County Medical Services; input and update identifying, demographic and other data to computer data system; pre-screen applicants for immediate need or expedite services and refer as needed; assist eligibility staff with phone calls from clients; make phone contacts to clients for follow up information; review exception lists for discrepant information and input correct data as needed; create and issue immediate need Medi-Cal cards and Electronic Benefit Transaction (EBT) cards; collect monies to repay overpaid funds; perform Fingerprint Imaging (SFIS) for clients; review and compare various reports, lists and forms for completeness and accuracy; may type documents, reports, lists and forms involving departmental transactions; may perform a variety of duties in maintaining records and preparing reports; may use automated office equipment.

Education/Experience Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Six months of experience involving public contact and information processing in a fast paced environment.

Knowledge of Intermediate math; U.S. monetary system; alpha and numeric filing systems; basic computer skills, including use of keyboard and mouse, basic internet navigation tools, on-line forms completion, use of toolbars and menus, basic Windows functions.

Skill/Ability to Write and print clearly, uniformly and legibly; recognize and maintain confidentiality of information; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; deal tactfully and professionally with the public and other employees; reconcile work daily; retain and recall information; organize work in proper step-by-step order; follow verbal and written instructions.

Additional Information

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a written examination weighted as 100% of the candidate's final exam score. Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact HR&D prior to the test date. Applicants who have been convicted of Welfare Fraud will not be eligible for selection. Conditions of Employment Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. For some classifications, a physical exam will be conducted to ensure the applicant's fitness for duty. This process may include a physical ability and/or ergonomic assessment. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted.

Bargaining Unit 1 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP) **.

Retirement:** The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave. Sick leave buy back program after 3 years of service.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company **.

Disability Insurance:** Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.