EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Application Procedures- Where to Obtain Applications
- Examination and Hiring Process
- Filing
- Veteran's Preference
- Persons with Disabilities
- Background Investigation
- Promotional Preference
- Eligibility
- Medical Examination
- Verification of Employment Eligibility
- Probationary Period
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 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.
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 94568
- Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
- Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, 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. Applications may be delivered in person, sent visa U.S. mail or submitted online. If submitting online remember to print a copy of your application form and the confirmation receipt.
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. This brochure is also available on the Human Resource Services website.
FILING
Application forms and Supplemental Questionnaires (when
applicable) must be filed within the official period advertised for
each examination. Applicants are responsible for insuring that all statements are true in their applications and supplemental questionnaires. False
statements are grounds for rejection of application or discharge from
County employment.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
To claim veteran's preference, suitable evidence of
satisfactory active military service as defined in Section 18973 of
the Government Code must be presented. No preference will be granted
unless proof of such service is submitted on or before the last step
of your examination process (usually the interview). Those claiming
additional preference as disabled veterans must submit proof of
current disability.
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) 272-6442 (General Information) (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.
PROMOTIONAL PREFERENCE
Alameda County employees with six months service following
regular appointment in the classified service who are competing for promotion and who pass
this examination will be given 5% of the maximum score as promotional
preference for county service. An additional 3% will be added to the
employee's score for vacancies that occur within his/her own
department, provided he/she has served six months in that department
at the time of certification.
ELIGIBILITY
Names of successful candidates are placed on an eligible
list in order of their final scores. Those candidates with the five
highest scores who are interested and available are certified and
invited to an interview. The department with the vacancy may appoint
any one of these candidates. When the next vacancy occurs, the
interested and available candidates with the next five highest
scores are certified and invited to an interview to fill that
vacancy.
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 United 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 employees must satisfactorily serve at least a
six-month probation period before permanent status is attained. The
hiring department can advise prospective employees of the specific
period of probation.