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Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with major course work in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, natural science, or a related field, and three years of professional level environmental related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, Hazmat physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40 hour Certification is required within 6 months of hire into this classification and the 8 hour refresher course is required every year to maintain the certification. Position Summary This is a professional role providing oversight and coordinating inspections, testing, and enforcement of air, soil, and water pollution control ordinances, hazardous waste management or collection, as well as emergency response for hazardous material incidents and spills in Alachua County. The employee assigned to this classification is responsible for coordinating field and laboratory activities related to water quality, air, or soil quality or other environmental monitoring, assessment and remediation, technical review and oversight of contaminated site remediation, regulatory activities regarding hazardous materials, and hazardous waste collection.  Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with County’s core values. Conducts and supervises field collection of samples and/or data and/or observations for environmental analysis, evaluates data, prepares reports and recommendations. Coordinates with other regulatory agencies and municipalities on inquiries and code requirements. Provides guidance and oversight and enforcement of federal, state and local environmental regulations. Evaluates inspection and monitoring data from multiple sources. Examples may include solid waste management sites and hazardous materials management facilities and evaluating data from other agencies as appropriate. Prepare reports and recommendations. Prepares case evidence and testifies, as needed, at administrative hearings and/or court as a technical witness or enforcement officer and/or to support enforcement actions. Performs rotational 24/7 on call and emergency response as required for hazardous materials incidents/releases within the County and coordinates remediation of spills. Interacts and coordinates with inter-agencies, state and federal agencies as needed/required. Performs periodic compliance and enforcement inspections of regulated facilities, contaminated sites, remediation sites, and other environmental sites to ensure compliance with and enforcement of local codes, ordinances, state and federal regulatory programs; reviews permits and compliance status. Manages remediation activities at environmental sites, including technical and/or cost oversight of engineering contractors for compliance monitoring, contamination assessments and remedial actions arising from groundwater, surface water, soil or ambient air contamination with hazardous or toxic materials and petroleum products to ensure compliance with program regulations and local ordinances. Prepares and reviews purchase orders or work orders and reviews invoices for work performed or services or goods provided by contractors and vendors in support of county or state contracted regulatory programs or hazardous materials and waste management programs. Performs emergency spill response as required for hazardous materials or petroleum product spills in support of county, state and federal regulations and in support of first responders and coordinates remediation of spills. Assists in developing pollution control, air pollution and hazardous and solid waste elements of land development regulations, County Comprehensive Plan, and ordinances and regulations. Oversees and enforces compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including the proper storage, handling, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials.Responds to citizen and multi-agency inquiries and complaints related to hazardous materials and hazardous waste issues. Receives complaints regarding violations of environmental regulations, codes, and ordinances and/or site-specific rules, plans, and guidelines; investigates potential civil and/or criminal enforcement situations for corrective action and resolution. Coordinates and conducts hazardous materials outreach and education. Prepares and revises procedures and implements staff training on various hazardous materials safety policies and procedures including proper documentation and training records. Operates, as required, motor vehicles (including departmental motor vehicles), in order to conduct job duties that may include field tests, inspections, evaluations, emergency response and investigations to obtain data for use in determining code compliance, sources of, and methods for controlling County-wide environmental pollutants, performing on-site evaluations, emergency response operations for hazardous materials and other ecological monitoring as appropriate.  Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.  NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the technical methods and procedures involved in the administration of environmental regulations, programs and policies. This may include technical methods and procedures and general environmental programs such as solid waste management, hazardous waste disposal, and air and water quality monitoring. Considerable knowledge of environmental sampling procedures and equipment. Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances related to environmental protection.  Knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, program policies, technical guidance, and memoranda. Knowledge of hazardous materials and hazardous waste regulations and emergency response operations. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, ArcMap, GIS, data management and data validation. Knowledge of word processing and data management programs and Geographic Information Systems. Knowledge of Incident Command, National Incident Management System and Unified Command. Skill in the operation of motor vehicles, small equipment and machinery. Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles and methods. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to create concise, clear and succinct technical reports. Ability to research technical problems, formulate recommendations, and compile related reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public and other County agencies. Ability to clearly communicate with 911 dispatchers and emergency personnel for emergency responses. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in various facilities, near moving mechanical parts, potential elevation with climbing and occasionally works in precarious places.   The employee may perform field work in inclement weather and harsh conditions such as wet areas and dense brush with biting insects, venomous animals or irritating plants and allergens.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vapors, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low. Supplemental Information Experience with Aloha, Cameo and ERDSS is beneficial, but not required. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Associate of science degree in computer science or bachelor's degree in computer science or a directly related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.  Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.  Position Summary This is a skilled technical position, responsible for the administrative work in the design, development and implementation of database and web design systems for the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office. An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of standard technical tasks relating to the analysis of data through the application of data processing and report development for the record systems. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties Designs, maintains and documents the development of web pages according to Elections specifications; designs and implements new Web technologies as they become necessary; ensures Internet security using current and future Firewall technologies by coordinating with the County Information Services and Telecommunications Department and appropriate vendor services. Assists with designing printed ballot and programming voter database for each election. Assists with creation of the database for each election. Prepares reports and data for public records requests and statistical analysis.  Maintains reports and records from voter data. Researches and implements updates for new addresses.  Confirms and verifies voter's addresses in the election database. Adds new physical addresses in the voter registration database when new developments/subdivisions are constructed. Maintains the voter registration street index and precinct boundaries. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of street system maps, plats and databases from the GIS System. Assists with ballot coordination, tabulation and voter check-in equipment testing. Assists with printing poll registers for each election. Assists with programming Election Day and Early Voting activators for electronic poll books. Assists with memory cards and lanyards creation. Assists in running vote-by-mail ballots through the high-speed scanners during Canvassing Board Meetings and recount elections. Uploads live results into program on election night. Creates and designs official sample ballot artwork for mailer and ad for newspaper publication. Evaluates existing systems and programs and makes recommendations for improving operational efficiency and productivity. Provides candidates, parties, and PACs with secure login, access, and support to Electronic Report Filing system. Provides training to staff and the public on pertinent Web development and usage. Provides technical support for all Elections Online content. Manages and supports staffs’ computers and external devices. Ensures that Department of State rules, federal, state, and local law are satisfied. Performs related tasks as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of applicable election law requirements. Considerable knowledge of the methods of preventative maintenance, repair and safe handling of voting equipment. Considerable knowledge of data gathering and reporting techniques. Thorough knowledge of application/database design, web applications and language. Ability to learn GIS systems maintenance and map preparation. Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate projects and programs. Ability to collect data and analyze facts and statistical information. Ability to maintain detailed documentation. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently to solve problems and make sound decisions based on available information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, industry representatives, other outside agencies and the general public as well as supervisors and co-workers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Alachua County Supervisor of Elections  offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support us, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.Employer-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance   Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance   Deferred Retirement Program   Flexible Spending Accounts   Roth IRA   Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. •FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans’ Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Day     Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday.  Contact Human Resources for more information.  

Research Assistant/Associate (Junior/Assistant/Associate Specialist) - California Policy Lab Position overview Position title: Research Assistant/Associate Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t24-b.pdf A reasonable full-time salary estimate for this position is $65,000-$95,000. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: June 2026 Position duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance Application Window Open date: April 22, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Department Overview The California Policy Lab (CPL) generates research insights for government impact. Through hands-on partnerships with government agencies, CPL performs rigorous research across issue silos and builds the data infrastructure necessary to improve programs and policies that millions of Californians rely on every day. We work on California's most urgent issues, including homelessness, poverty, criminal justice reform, and education inequality. CPL-Berkeley is a center within the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE). Position Description The Research Assistant/Associate is a critical member of CPL research teams working on policy issues such as criminal justice, education, employment, health, and the social safety net. The Research Assistant/Associate will apply a variety of data analysis and statistical modeling approaches to large datasets in real-world settings. They will collect and clean and prepare data for analysis, collaborate in research design and model development, and implement studies via advanced data analysis, all while working on multiple research projects concurrently. Specifically, the Research Assistant/Associate will be responsible for preparing and analyzing large datasets, primarily from government sources; applying knowledge of multiple statistical software packages and statistical analysis methods; helping to design and implement rigorous research designs, including randomized control trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies; preparing graphs, tables, and other displays of research results; preparing reports and presentations; and developing other policy-relevant deliverables, including academic publications. The Research Assistant/Associate will contribute to a growing practice of advanced analytical solutions to provide data-driven research and technical assistance to governmental partners. We seek applicants who are confident bridging the gap between academic researchers and government policymakers, and who want to carry out joint research agendas with CPL partners The position works directly with leading social policy researchers at UC Berkeley and UCLA, state and local government agency staff, as well as the leadership team at CPL. Responsibilities include: • Analyzes sensitive individual-level administrative data; prepares and summarizes information; recommends and implements statistical approaches. • Cleans, links, and prepares data sets, primarily from government sources, for analysis, using STATA or another, similar language (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, Python). • Communicates with government partners about data requests and other data issues. • Collaborates on the design, documentation, testing and implementation of research studies, largely using quantitative methods and methods designed to assess causal impact. • Prepares graphs, tables, and other displays of the results of research and analysis. Assists with preparation of manuscripts and presentations, including gathering references, copyediting, and confirming internal consistency. • Researches and summarizes academic and applied research. • Assists the Executive Director and Research Director with administrative aspects of research projects and execution of the Lab's other activities. Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Department: https://irle.berkeley.edu/ Unit: https://capolicylab.org/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) program Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Junior Specialist Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree). Assistant Specialist Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience OR Master's degree or equivalent international degree Associate Specialist Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience OR Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience Preferred qualifications • Graduate degree in a related field. • STATA programming skills or knowledge of another, similar language (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, Python). • Demonstrated quantitative skills, knowledge, and experience in data/statistical analysis, including analyzing large governmental datasets. • Proficiency with additional statistical or programming languages such as R, Python, or SAS. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including writing skills. • Organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to effectively manage time and multi-task, and see assigned parts of projects through to completion deadline. • Ability to work both independently and as a team member. • Experience working with large and complex datasets. • Experience working on randomized controlled trials. • Experience managing projects and client relationships. Application Requirements Document requirements • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. • Cover Letter Reference requirements • 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/7107286 Help contact: mailto:johanna.lacoe@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/4400.html and University of California Academic Personnel policy (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf). These values are embedded in our https://chancellor.berkeley.edu/about/principles-community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf and the https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy prior to submitting their letter. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. • “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. • https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH • https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination • https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf Job location 2521 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA; Eligible for 2 days remote work per week To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7107286

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and one year experience in grants, budgeting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Driver License required for Community Support Services: A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.   Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.   Position Summary This is professional work providing administrative and operational support in all phases of grant management within an assigned County department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for grant research, preparation, coordination, monitoring,  reviewing, modifying, drafting, redrafting, and writing of grants and  grant related contracts for presentation to the Department, County leadership, County Manager and/or BoCC for acceptance. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor or designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved.   Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes   a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Facilitates County grant proposals by searching out available grant offerings at local, state, and national levels, that are appropriate to the County revenue diversification effort. Maintains an inventory of funding resources and  information to allow  monitoring of grants and  grant related contracts to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines. Prepares, writes, and submits grant applications utilizing desktop publishing and word processing software. May assist other County departments in the development, writing and review of grant applications. Analyzes grants and grant agreements, reviews language and makes modification and re-drafts, as required.  Responsible for assigned Department(s) and County grant and grant related contract information including coordinating and monitoring of grant funded projects, grant related contracts and expenditures.  Reviews and answers requests for information regarding Department and County grant and grant related contractual relationships. Maintains an on-going database of all relevant grants and grant information, as well as permanent files for grants and grant related contracts. Evaluates compliance with grant and grant related contract requirements. Works with and/or trains appropriate staff to prepare or assist with grant applications, process grant awards, track compliance, monitor expenditures and assist with reporting needs.  Assists in the preparation of the annual budget with regard to grants and grant related contracts. Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed. Provides periodic updates to the County Manager and Board on the status of grants in the County. Works with lobbyists and state and federal agencies on grant issues. Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports and grant closeout. Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data. Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, BoCC administrative rules and directives, and BoCC policies and procedures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. For Accreditation Office: Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance. For Community Support Services: Reviews and submits invoices for payment, compiles program data, and develops grant expenditure reports. Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations regularly to monitor contracts and/or attend community meetings.  NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of principles and practices of contract management, grant writing, and budgeting. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements. Knowledge of governmental accounting. Knowledge of the Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the administration of grant programs. Knowledge of the forms, terminology, procedures, and electronic systems used in monitoring and administering federal and state grants. Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately. Ability to collect, compile and analyze statistical and fiscal data and to present logical conclusions in graphic and narrative form. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, co-workers, elected officials, associates, representatives of Federal, State and local agencies and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda and graphic presentations. Ability to use a computer and associated software with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing. Ability to coordinate and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and issues. Ability to work within a team and provide support to other team members. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, computer graphics, geography or computer assisted drafting and one year of experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.   Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is a professional, technical position responsible for carrying out the implementation and enhancement of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, applications and processes based on specified requirements. The position maintains GIS data and metadata, prepares maps, performs quality assurance functions, and assists with the preparation of specifications for new GIS data/applications/processes. An employee assigned to this classification analyzes source data and prepares related geographic information system materials requiring technical mastery of GIS techniques and principles. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.  This position reports directly to the 911 GIS Coordinator. CORE COMPETENCIES: Customer Commitment – Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service. Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity – Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve. Organizational Excellence – Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the perspectives to achieve organizational goals. Success through Teamwork – Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.  Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Proficiently uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to maintain GIS layers, perform basic GIS analysis, and plans, documents, analyzes, and develops GIS projects as assigned. Prepares and produces maps using ArcGIS software following customer requirements.Collects and maintains a database of County information for data and graphics presentation purposes from a variety of sources, including the Property Appraiser, Federal Census Bureau, etc. Operates, as required, motor vehicles (including departmental motor vehicles) in order to conduct field tests, inspections, and investigations to obtain data for use in determining code compliance, sources of, and methods for, controlling County-wide environmental pollutants. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of street system maps, databases and comprehensive plans. Provides technical graphics, mapping and addressing advice and expertise to other County staff members and the general public as required. Interacts regularly with other Alachua County agencies and other local governments.   Coordinates with others on GIS projects.  Interprets surveys, legal descriptions, and right-of-way maps. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.  NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of legal descriptions. Knowledge of coordinate geometry and state plane coordinates. Knowledge, understanding, and utilization of ESRI's tools including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, geo-processing extensions, mobile applications (such as ArcCollector) and spatial analysis techniques. Knowledge of system operations and operator support for a mainframe computer system. Some knowledge of applicable policies, laws and regulations affecting County activities. Skill in the use of the following work related tools and standard office equipment: personal computer including word processing, database and computer aided design software, calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine. Ability to work with map projects applying cartographic techniques, generating map prints in various sizes and configurations using plotters, and producing maps. Ability to digitize geographic maps and have knowledge of the operation of a GIS computer system. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This is a disaster essential classification and work assignments will involve a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Library or Information Science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association. Must have own means of transportation. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required.  Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.  THIS POSTING IS FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - HIGH SPRINGS BRANCH, ARCHER BRANCH AND YOUTH SERVICES. Position Summary This is entry level independent, professional work with the Alachua County Library District maintaining library activities in a specific area of a library division. Work is distinguished from that of a paraprofessional by requiring professional judgment, and knowledge and techniques learned through formal professional education. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for participating in the selection of materials, providing professional assistance to library patrons, and acting as a liaison to community groups. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.   Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   May supervise technical, clerical and/or paraprofessional employees. May coordinate the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation, as required.  Assists in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organization structure and resource allocation to meet library goals. Provides information services and guidance to library patrons in the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of library equipment and facilities. Interprets, applies and explains Library procedures and policies. Provides comprehensive bibliographic, reference and reader's advisory assistance in person and by phone, email and live online reference to library patrons, using printed materials' and online resources and databases. Operates personal computers, terminals and peripherals (photocopiers, printers) in office support tasks and to assist the public. Produces library research, reports, statistics and proposals. Assists supervisor in the preparation of Library District budgets. Reads, reviews and selects materials for the Library District; reviews paraprofessional employee recommendations on materials. Plans, schedules, and presents individual program sessions; obtains designs and produces support materials. Develops and maintains library catalogs and bibliographic databases including original descriptive and subject cataloging. Keeps informed of current trends and new professional techniques by reading professional journals and publications, and through participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences. Answers correspondence on special reference subjects. Compiles lists of Library District materials according to subject, content or interests. Plans, directs, and/or carries out special projects involving Library District promotion and/or outreach activity. Ensures patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. May participate in Makerspace programming. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of professional principles, practices, systems and techniques of public librarianship. Considerable knowledge of the major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities.   Knowledge of the principles involved in the organization and representation of recorded knowledge and information. Knowledge of basic library planning and budgeting, personnel practices, and methods for assessing and evaluating library services. Knowledge of technological, general and specialized reference sources.  Knowledge of frequently used software applications, word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of operating and basic troubleshooting of computer equipment. Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of common software problems. Ability to use emerging technology for patron service. Ability to effectively supervise and/or coordinate the activities of others. Ability to prepare, organize and conduct public presentations and programs of interest. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and library patrons, and outside organizations. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain complex records, perform in depth research and prepare reports. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supplemental Information Specific language for posting: Technical Services Librarian I - 1820 Under the supervision of the Senior Library Manager for Technical Services, the Librarian I (Children's/Teen Materials Selector) builds and maintains the Alachua County Library District children's and teen collections. Primary duties of this position include collection development for children's and teen materials in both physical and digital formats, as well as collection management for children's and teen materials across the District's 12 branch locations.   Outreach Librarian I – 1820 This position is the librarian for the Alachua County Library District’s library in the Department of the Jail. Under the supervision of the Outreach Services Library Manager, this position works independently at a remote location, and supervises one part time library specialist and trustees from the jail. The librarian is responsible for reference and circulation, legal research, customer service, readers advisory, programming, statistics and reports, and collection development and management for the jail library. The jail librarian is responsible for ensuring compliance with all Department of the Jail policies and procedures in addition to those of the Library District and working with Department of the Jail staff.   Branch Librarian I – (C hildren's Programming) 1820 The librarian works under the supervision of the branch manager. This position encompasses all the typical responsibilities of a librarian, with a focus on children's programming. They also supervise one staff member.   Branch Librarian I – (Teen  Programming)   1820 The librarian works under the supervision of the branch manager. This position encompasses all the typical responsibilities of a librarian, with a focus on teen programming.   Branch Librarian I – (Adult  Programming)  1820 The librarian works under the supervision of the branch manager. This position encompasses all the typical responsibilities of a librarian, with a focus on adult programming. They also supervise two staff members.   • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance:   Employee Benefits New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday   3 Floating Holidays    Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in personnel administration/human resources management, business administration, public administration or related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. SKILLS TESTING REQUIRED – Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit the required skills testing scores will be referred to the next step in the recruitment for this position.  This position requires a passing score on the following four County's skills assessment tests:   Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint   The assessment tests can be taken in person or online/remotely through the CareerSource North Central Florida.  The applicant must contact CareerSource North Central Florida at assessment@careersourcencfl.com to arrange testing.   Passing scores must be received by the Human Resources Office via email at achr@alachuacounty.us no later than five business days after the posting closes. CareerSource North Central Florida is not responsible for submitting test scores to the Alachua County Human Resources Office. All scores are valid only for a period of 2 years from the date of testing. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is entry-level professional work assisting in the administration of Equal Opportunity Programs in the Equal Opportunity Office.  An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for conducting workshops on and doing research on Equal Opportunity Laws, disseminating information to the public, investigating complaints of discrimination/harassment, and providing assistance in implementing the County's Equal Opportunity Program. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.   Exudes a positive customer service focus.   Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Responsible for initial intake of complaints of discrimination. Advises the general public and County employees of program policies and procedures.  Assists in responding to complaints regarding employment, housing and public accommodation issues. Provides equal opportunity counseling. Plans, coordinates and presents various workshops for Equal Opportunity program areas. Responds to internal and external requests for assistance. Serves as liaison with federal, state, county, and local agencies on public education and outreach events related to Equal Opportunity program areas. Attends various Advisory Committee meetings. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Federal, State and local Equal Opportunity guidelines and laws. Knowledge of County policies, procedures and regulations related to assignment.   Ability to implement Equal Opportunity policies and procedures.   Ability to effectively express ideas, both in written and verbal communications. Ability to organize the work area in an efficient manner. Ability to write memoranda, detailed reports and analyses. Ability to collect data and analyze facts and statistical information. Ability to work independently. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with County employees, community organizations and the public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Associate degree and three (3) years of experience in managing and administering Learning Management Systems, or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is professional, technical and creative work overseeing online learning content and software for Organizational Development and Training in the Human Resources Department. An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of tasks relating to the management of online learning content, support resources and testing. This position provides technical expertise to support County departments and/or work functions by providing ongoing customer service and communications with both the LMS vendor and Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) employees. This position will maintain LMS software updates and enhancements and assist in the implementation and communication of such updates. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.   Understands organizational goals and objectives and is able to strategically link them to appropriate online learning interventions to promote greater organizational e?ectiveness. Provides administrative support for Organizational Development and Training (ODT), including booking classrooms, managing class registrations, coordinating meetings with vendors, assisting with Outlook calendar management, and performing other related administrative tasks. Acts as the main point of contact for the Learning Management System (LMS) for all support needs. Actively identifies and manages stakeholder learning and development needs through assessments, employee interviews, field observations, and other means to optimize the learning experience for learners, supervisors, administrators and content developers. Oversees the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Organization Development Training’s LMS. Setting up courses, inputs training completion records. Creates standard and ad-hoc system-level reports for management and employees, when needed. Maintains appropriate categorization and visibility of all courses in course catalog. Ensures Cornerstone ribbons, emails and registration notifications, and other advertising materials stay up to date. Modifies user interface and existing programs to produce information and reports in response to user needs. Assigns Cornerstone online compliance course requirements for employees and maintains criteria datasets to ensure timely and efficient communication of compliance training assignments to employees  Designs and develops online learning plans and paths aligned with in-house organizational development goals. Participates in vendor enhancement webinars, conferences, etc. and determines if Alachua County BoCC should enable enhancements - implements and tests enhancements. Networks with other LMS Administrators to learn new features/best practices of the approved LMS. Develops and maintains knowledge of the departments' online course authoring software utilized by the County. Supports the development and delivery of in-person, instructor-led programs as needed and may occasionally be required to be on-site for trainings. Performs quality assurance testing during the development life cycle of training programs, products and materials. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.  NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  Considerable knowledge of Microsoft and LMS software. Skill in developing and uploading Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM)-compliant custom content courses to LMS. Using Easygenerator. Proficient computer skills with the ability to use current software and learn new software that supports the facilitation of online learning and development of e-courses, presentations and quizzes.   Strong communicator with superior writing and editing skills and the ability to verbally communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.   Ability to be highly motivated, learn quickly, and work independently while managing uncertainty, complexity, and evolving responsibilities. Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and organize work, meet tight and/or adapt to shifting deadlines, and successfully function within a collaborative working environment. Ability to accurately assess performance problems and use sound judgment to recommend appropriate online approaches.  Ability to work as part of a high-functioning, creative, and established team.  Ability to convey an interest in education and represent its value to colleagues. Ability to demonstrate proficient technical skills necessary to use software and platforms to communicate effectively.     PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.     WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment.    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with major course work in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, natural science, or a related field, and three years of professional-level environmental-related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6 -7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all  applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is a professional role providing oversight and coordinating inspections, assessments, and enforcement of natural and historic resources for Alachua County. The employee assigned to this classification is responsible for coordinating field activities related to environmental monitoring and assessment, compliance inspections, investigating violation complaints, making recommendations, and technical review of regulatory activities regarding natural/historic resources.   Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level professional supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Conducts and oversees field collection of samples, data, and/or observations for environmental analysis, evaluates data, prepares reports, and recommendations.  Coordinates with other agencies and municipalities on inquiries and code requirements. Provides guidance, oversight, and enforcement of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Evaluates inspection and monitoring data from multiple sources, including other agencies and environmental consultants. May coordinate and/or assist with stewardship activities such as natural resource restoration, controlled burns, exotic plant control, field inspections, and environmental monitoring and assist with land acquisition. Prepares reports and recommendations. Designs and establishes environmental monitoring programs as needed. Testifies, as needed, at administrative hearings and/or court as a technical witness and/or to support enforcement actions. Assists the supervisor with preparing periodic operating reports and presentations to various Boards; provides input into area budget needs. Analyzes environmental characteristics of development applications and administrative permits and may provide recommendations regarding land use, zoning, and site plans. Performs compliance inspections for development projects to determine consistency with environmental code requirements and development order conditions.  Responds to citizen and agency inquiries and complaints related to natural and water resource issues.  Receives complaints regarding violations of environmental regulations and/or site-specific rules, plans, and guidelines; investigates potential enforcement situations for corrective action and resolution.  Coordinates and conducts natural resources outreach and education. Performs environmental assessments of special planning areas to identify natural resources, historic resources, and physiographic and ecological characteristics. Assists in developing and implementing elements in the County's Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations. Operates, as required, motor vehicles (including departmental motor vehicles), to conduct job duties that may include field tests, inspections, evaluations, and investigations to obtain data for use in determining code compliance, sources of, and methods for performing on -site evaluations, plant and animal surveys, and other ecological monitoring as appropriate.May assist with stewardship activities such as natural resource restoration, controlled burns, exotic plant control, field inspections, environmental monitoring, and land acquisition.Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThorough knowledge of the technical methods and procedures involved in the administration of environmental regulations, programs, and policies. This may include technical methods and procedures involved in the knowledge of the flora, fauna, and ecology of North Central Florida; general environmental programs such as air and water monitoring, natural and historic resource protection, and habitat assessment techniques. Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances related to environmental protection. Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems software, MS Word and Excel, SharePoint, and data management. Considerable skill in the identification of local flora, fauna, natural communities, and wetland delineation. Skill in the operation of motor vehicles, small equipment, and machinery. Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles and methods. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to create concise, clear, and succinct technical reports. Ability to research technical problems, formulate recommendations, and compile related reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, and other County agencies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.The employee must occasionally assist with lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to herbicides, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is rarely exposed to smoke. The employee may perform field work in inclement weather and harsh conditions such as rocky, loose, or muddy ground surface,  thick vegetation, down/standing trees, wet leaves/grasses, varied climates (cold, hot, wet, dry, humid, rain, wind, thunderstorms), wet areas and dense brush with biting insects, venomous animals or irritating plants and allergens.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supplemental Information A pre-hire physical is not required for this job, per Risk's Assessment.  A pre-hire drug screen is not required for this job, per Legal. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with major course work in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, natural science, or a related field, and three years of professional level environmental related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40 hour Certification is required within 6 months of hire into this classification and the 8 hour refresher course is required every year to maintain the certification. This is a  grant  funded  position. There is no guarantee of permanent employment. Position Summary This is a professional role providing oversight and coordinating inspections, testing, and enforcement of petroleum, air, and water pollution control ordinances, requirements, and petroleum site compliance for Alachua County. The employee assigned to this classification is responsible for coordinating and overseeing field and laboratory activities related to petroleum monitoring and assessment, technical review of contaminated site remediation, and/or site compliance investigations.   Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level professional supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Conducts and oversees field collection of samples, data, and/or observations for environmental analysis, evaluates data, prepares reports, and recommendations.  Coordinates with other agencies and municipalities on inquiries and code requirements. May oversee and coordinate the activities of contractors, including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; and reviewing work orders. Provides guidance, oversight, and enforcement of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Prepares reports and recommendations. Designs and establishes environmental monitoring programs as needed. Testifies, as needed, at administrative hearings and/or court as a technical witness and/or to support enforcement actions. Operates, as required, motor vehicles (including departmental motor vehicles) in order to conduct job duties that include field tests, inspections, evaluations, and investigations to obtain data for use in determining code compliance, sources of, and methods for controlling environmental pollutants, performing on-site evaluations, and other site monitoring as appropriate. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. In addition to duties above: Petroleum Restoration Program :Provides oversight and management of work conducted at petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated sites under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Petroleum Restoration Program. Provides technical and fiscal oversight of assessment and remediation activities. Develops effective scopes of work and purchase orders, and reviews invoices for quality and completeness of work performed or goods and service provided by contractors and vendors. Reviews deliverables, technical documents, and invoices for accuracy and completeness, issues comments and approval letters, and updates County and State project tracking databases and document repositories.  Conducts field, installation, and operation & maintenance inspections. Storage Tanks Compliance Program:Conducts petroleum storage tanks inspections under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Storage Tanks Compliance Verification Program, including but not limited to routine compliance, installation, closure, discharge, non-compliance, and complaint inspections. Records inspection results in the State's Florida Inspection Reporting Storage Tanks (FIRST) online database, produces inspection reports, and issues in compliance, compliance assistance offer, and return to compliance letters. Communicates with facility owners/operators, compliance contractors, and certified pollutant storage system contractors to schedule and conduct annual compliance inspections and coordinate installation and closure inspections. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the technical methods and procedures involved in the administration of environmental regulations, programs and policies. This includes technical methods and procedures involved in petroleum cleanup, and air and water monitoring. Considerable knowledge of environmental sampling procedures and equipment. Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances related to environmental protection.  Knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, program policies, technical guidance, and memoranda.  Knowledge of state-approved storage tank system equipment, installation specifications, and closure procedures. Knowledge of word processing, data management programs, and Geographic Information Systems software. Skill in the operation of motor vehicles. Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles and methods. Ability to effectively oversee and coordinate the activities of contractors.  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to create concise, clear, and succinct technical reports. Ability to research technical problems, formulate recommendations, and compile related reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, and other County agencies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly move and/or lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally assist with lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may be required to work in the field under inclement weather and challenging conditions, primarily at active or decommissioned gas stations.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

We’re Hiring! Associate Director, Recruitment & Onboarding   Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California  Reports to : Senior Director, People & Culture Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: This is a full-time position. Regular onsite work is required. Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required as job duties demand. Travel within California is expected for this position.   Compensation Range: $93,600 - $109,738 annual   Benefits:   Holidays Sick Time Vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program   Job Summary: The Associate Director, Recruitment & Onboarding serves as the senior operational lead and is the architect for staff recruitment, hiring, and onboarding and volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and placement at The Marine Mammal Center. This role provides strategic input, architectural design, and operational leadership to ensure recruitment and onboarding practices are consistent, equitable, compliant, and aligned with the Center’s mission and strategic priorities. The Associate Director, Recruitment & Onboarding translates organizational direction, workforce and volunteer priorities, and operational needs into scalable recruitment and onboarding frameworks, tools, and practices. This role oversees and develops a multidisciplinary recruitment team, manages recruitment systems, and stewards the organization’s staff position description and volunteer role description libraries. This role is accountable for day-to-day staff hiring outcomes and volunteer placements. This position actively supports the Center’s mission by ensuring the organization attracts, selects, and onboards a diverse, skilled, and mission-aligned staff workforce and volunteer community.   Essential Functions:   Recruitment & Onboarding Strategy: 60% Serve as the senior operational lead and manage recruitment and onboarding frameworks that support staff recruitment, hiring, and onboarding and volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and placement, aligned with organizational priorities established by the People & Culture department and Executive leadership Provide oversight of end-to-end processes for staff and volunteer recruitment and onboarding, ensuring consistent, equitable, and high-quality practices. Manage and administer all Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and onboarding platforms, ensuring appropriate configuration, data integrity, user access, and system performance. Provide operational leadership for ATS and onboarding platform reviews, assessing system effectiveness, alignment with organizational needs, compliance requirements, and user experience. Lead and support the development of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for recruitment and onboarding systems as needed, including requirements gathering, evaluation criteria, and cross-functional coordination. Manage and facilitate recruitment and onboarding vendor evaluation and selection processes, including demonstrations, comparative analysis, and recommendation development in partnership with People & Culture leadership and other stakeholders as needed. Provide leadership and guidance for recruitment and onboarding system implementation, configuration, testing, and rollout, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and alignment with recruitment and onboarding workflows as needed. Ensure background checks, motor vehicle checks, Form I-9, E-Verify, and other pre-boarding requirements for staff and volunteers are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable requirements. Ensure recruitment and onboarding practices align with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, funding requirements and budget constraints, and organizational policies. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports measuring staff time-to-fill, source of staff hire, volunteer pipeline health, placement timelines, compliance, candidate and volunteer experience, and outreach or event return on investment (ROI). Review recruitment and onboarding data to identify trends, risks, and gaps; implement corrective actions and provide recommendations to People & Culture leadership as needed. Lead continuous improvement of recruitment and onboarding frameworks, tools, and standards to strengthen effectiveness, experience, and outcomes. Design sourcing approaches that support organizational hiring priorities, including proactive pipeline development for hard-to-fill, technical, and mission-critical staff roles. Provide oversight of talent pipeline development for staff and volunteers, ensuring sustainable, mission-aligned candidate and volunteer pools are maintained. Serve as a visible talent brand ambassador for the Center, confidently articulating the organization’s mission, impact, culture, and opportunities to candidates and prospective volunteers. Engage directly in sourcing and outreach activities for staff and volunteer roles when positions are senior-level, highly specialized, strategically critical, or present unique recruitment challenges. Establish standards and expectations for candidate and volunteer experience across recruitment stages, ensuring timely communication, structured interviews, and consistent offer or placement practices. Manage and steward the Center’s staff position description library and role description library, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational structure, position and role levels, equitable classification practices, workforce planning, and operational needs. Maintain established templates, standards, and review processes for the creation, updating, and approval of staff position descriptions and volunteer role descriptions. Provide oversight and guidance to management during the development or revision of a position or role description using established protocols. Conduct regular and periodic reviews of position and volunteer role descriptions to ensure ongoing relevance, clarity, and organizational alignment. Ensure position description and role description libraries are integrated with recruitment and onboarding systems and workflows.   Leadership & Management: 25 % Hire, train, mentor, and manage staff, ensuring individual and team development, alignment with goals, and adherence to policies and best practices. Provide direct supervision and coaching to strengthen communication capacity across departments, building a culture of clear, consistent, and mission-driven storytelling. Meet with direct reports to identify and resolve problems; perform personnel actions, such as approving timesheets and evaluating performance. Monitor workload distribution and team capacity to ensure sustainable operations and effective service delivery. Coach and train direct reports to build sourcing and outreach capabilities across the Recruitment & Onboarding team for position and role levels, ensuring sustainability and high-quality recruitment practices. Foster a collaborative, service-oriented, and mission-aligned team culture grounded in professionalism, confidentiality, and continuous improvement. Partner with hiring managers and organizational leaders to clarify staffing and volunteer needs, define hiring and onboarding criteria, and set expectations for recruitment and onboarding timelines. Review hiring and volunteer placement outcomes and intervene when barriers, delays, or risks arise. Serve as the primary escalation point for staff recruitment, hiring, and onboarding and volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and placement issues, resolving most challenges and elevating matters to People & Culture leadership when issues involve policy interpretation, legal or compliance risk, and/or cross-departmental impact. Supports the development of the Recruitment & Onboarding budget in collaboration with the Senior Director, Human Resources; tracks results to ensure alignment with key financial targets for expenses and/or revenue in collaboration with management; approves and monitors team expenditures within established parameters. Organizational Impact:  10% Actively contribute as a core member of the Center’s DEI committee, providing insight, data analysis, and recommendations related to recruitment, onboarding, risk mitigation, and data analytics to inform innovative practices to enhance organizational culture. Lead the implementation of DEI initiatives aligned with organizational priorities for recruitment and onboarding of staff and volunteers. Support and prioritize the Center’s DEI objectives and integrate as opportunities arise. May actively serve on various organizational wide committees as assigned. Other Duties as Assigned:  5% Perform special projects and research as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.   Supervisory Responsibility: - Human Resources Specialist - Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinator 1 - Volunteer Recruitment & Onboarding Manager   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong commitment to the mission and strategic priorities of The Marine Mammal Center. Ability to understand strategic organizational issues and influence change. Strong knowledge of human resources practices, policies, and procedures, with demonstrated judgment and discretion in application Demonstrated knowledge of current recruitment, onboarding, talent acquisition tools, strategies, processes, and best practices. Experience serving as a system administrator/super user for a complex Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including requisitions, job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, offer management, onboarding workflows, and advanced analytics/reporting. Experience implementing, optimizing, and maintaining platforms, including workflow design, change management, documentation, and end-user training. Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery for recruiting systems and related tools. Experience with employer branding and recruitment-related marketing strategies to support candidate attraction and engagement. Strong, current knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to recruiting and hiring. Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret, and leverage data and analytics to inform strategy, drive continuous improvement, and improve outcomes. Customer-focused approach with the ability to understand stakeholder needs, set clear expectations, and consistently deliver high-quality service. Strong leadership and team building skills, with the ability to motivate team members, balance workloads, set priorities, monitor performance, and mentor, coach and develop talent. Ability to quickly establish professional rapport with internal customers; approachable and able to engage with sensitivity, patience, and professionalism in addressing interpersonal concerns. Demonstrated professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive and confidential information. Excellent written, verbal, active listening, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and timely. Comfort participating in group presentations and negotiations, representing the function effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment, partnering effectively across functions and levels. Ability to work independently to manage projects, priorities, commitments, and deadlines. Strong organization skills including attention to detail, effective problem-solving, multitasking, and time management. Ability to solve complex problems efficiently and effectively, applying sound judgment and making timely decisions Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize competing demands, resolve conflicts, and follow through to completion Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approach and supports others in adopting new processes and expectations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and virtual collaboration tools (Asana, Slack, Teams, Zoom). Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds while demonstrating self-awareness, respect, and professionalism. Willingness to support and participate in the Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.   Qualifications and Experience: Professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred. Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability. (Must be 21+ years old as frequently driving company vehicles is required for this position.) This position requires a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; and 7 years of experience directly related in recruitment and onboarding operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership/people management capacity.   Work Environment & Physical Requirements: This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways. Routinely uses standard office equipment, which may involve repetitive motion. This role involves extended periods of desk work and computer use. Job responsibilities may include physical tasks requiring manual dexterity, coordination, and mobility, including lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Exposure to odors associated with animals and the care of animals. Limited exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.   OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment.  We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.   OUR MISSION The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.   ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at   www.marinemammalcenter.org   To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.   Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.   In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).   We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Emergency Preparedness Manager Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Salary: $157,783.54 - $191,813.38 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-CK-26-00022 Closing: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Location: CA 95134-1927, CA Department: System Safety & Security Admin. Division: System Safety & Security Job Description The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Manager to lead the planning, mitigation, and response to all hazards, emergencies, significant events, and disasters affecting the agency and the communities it serves. Under general direction, this role oversees VTA's Emergency Management program, including staffing, policies, and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The Emergency Preparedness Manager serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and partners across the organization and with external agencies to strengthen organizational resilience, support initiatives such as EOC development, continuity of operations planning, hazard mitigation, and large-scale event coordination, and ensure effective response and recovery efforts. About the Emergency Management DepartmentOur Emergency Management Department will consist of four sections comprised of the administrative staff, emergency preparedness managers, and specialists that work with enterprise-wide VTA departments, multi-jurisdiction municipalities, and an array of emergency management offices in the region to ensure that VTA and its employees have the resources and information they need to prepare, mitigate, respond to and recover from all-hazards, emergencies, significant events, and disasters.Major upcoming projects: EOC Development, Hazard Mitigation Plan, COOP, and managing the new Training and Exercise Contract.Who We Are • Professionals trained to educate our community about emergency management principles. • Coordinators and implementers of training programs to enhance VTA resiliency. • Providers of emergency notifications, updates, and alerts. • Information analysts who provide key decision-makers with situational awareness. • Developers of VTA's emergency management plans, including their maintenance and evaluation. Definition Under general direction, the Emergency Preparedness Manager plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates VTA incident, emergency, and disaster response activities. Distinguishing Characteristics The Emergency Preparedness Manager is responsible for directing standardization and implementation of Homeland Security best practices and procedures in VTA's incident, emergency, and disaster response procedures and practices. The incumbent provides direction and interfaces with executive management and local, state, and federal agencies related to emergency management issues. The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Preparedness Manager with a proven record of leading all-hazards emergency management programs within a public-sector, transportation, or critical infrastructure environment. They possess extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management requirements and demonstrate the ability to apply Homeland Security, NIMS, and SEMS principles to incident response, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and agency-wide emergency planning. This individual has experience overseeing emergency management staffing, policies, and procedures and is comfortable serving as a key advisor to executive leadership during both planned events and emergency incidents. They are skilled at maintaining situational awareness, making informed decisions under pressure, and coordinating response and recovery efforts with local, state, and federal partners, including emergency management agencies and public safety stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with developing, maintaining, and exercising Emergency Operations Plans (EOP), Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and hazard mitigation strategies, and understands the complexities of protecting public transportation systems and critical infrastructure. They are adept at facilitating interdepartmental collaboration, managing training and exercises, and leveraging technology to enhance preparedness, communications, and operational readiness. In addition, the ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship-builder who can effectively represent the agency in regional emergency management forums and community settings. They are forward-thinking, adaptable, and committed to strengthening organizational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding employees, transit operations, and the diverse communities served by VTA. About VTA The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County's authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express. As the county's https://www.vta.org/programs/congestion-management-agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit-oriented development. VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County. As we continue to implement our https://www.vta.org/VTAForward#:~:text=VTA%20Forward%20is%20aimed%20to,%3A%20Stabilize%2C%20Revitalize%20and%20Transform, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services. For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward#:~:text=VTA%20Forward%20is%20aimed%20to,%3A%20Stabilize%2C%20Revitalize%20and%20Transform Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP) The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families. Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance. Essential Job Functions Typical Tasks: • Oversees VTA's Emergency Management activities, including staffing, policies, and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements; • Plans, develops, implements, and monitors emergency management initiatives, goals, and objectives and provides expertise to executive staff on related matters; • Represents the agency to regulatory and government agencies, community groups, external partners, and the public to ensure effective communication and collaboration in emergency management activities; • Oversees the operation of the VTA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and facilitates coordination with other agencies and entities for effective emergency response and recovery; • Develops and maintains a comprehensive emergency preparedness education program for staff, contractors, and the agency community; • Stays current on technological advancements in the field to ensure effective integration of technology in emergency management activities; • Participates in community events to increase awareness of emergency preparedness and the role of emergency management; • Oversees research and procurement of Emergency Management and Department of Homeland Security-related grants to improve VTA's readiness posture and maximize the agency's preparedness and response capabilities; • Leads VTA's emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies such as the California Office of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and municipal emergency management agencies; • Facilitates collaboration among agency departments and external partners to develop and implement agency-wide emergency planning and preparedness initiatives, including hazard analyses, protection planning for critical infrastructure, emergency alerting and notification, and drills and exercises; • Engages with public and private disaster resources in the County of Santa Clara and surrounding cities to assess needs and create disaster response elements; • Assesses VTA's emergency management capabilities and coordinates with the County of Santa Clara, City of San Jose, and emergency stakeholders; • Implements National Incident Management System's (NIMS) and State Emergency Management Systems (SEMS) principles and procedures in incident response situations and the Enterprise Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) through Standard Operating Procedures; • Prepares and submits progress reports as required; ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including those under the Stafford Act; • Establishes and maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to re-establish and sustain government agency functions in emergency or disaster incidents; • Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards Sufficient training, education, and administrative experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience overseeing programs or projects related to emergency management, public safety continuity of operations, disaster mitigation, preparedness response, and recovery coordination. Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Certification and Hazardous Materials Technician Certification are preferred. A master's degree in a related field and relevant certifications e.g., Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) issued by a state and/or International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), is preferred. Business Continuity, Emergency Management, associate in risk management (ARM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials preferred. Must obtain FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications within six months of appointment. Supplemental Information Knowledge of: • Regulations governing homeland security preparedness and emergency preparedness, including Stafford Act, FEMA Public Assistance Guides, Office of Management & Budget Circulars, FTA- MAP21, and FEMA National Framework; • Federal emergency management policies and concepts, including Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 40 and Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs) 1 and 2; • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Mass notifications for law enforcement, service, and emergency agencies; • Principles and practices of emergency management, including EOC operations, Incident Command, first responder procedures, continuity of operations, and security measures; • Principles and practices of public transportation policies, funding sources, and real estate leasing and development; • Principles and practices of public administration, organization, management analysis, fiscal management, grant management, and program development; • Principles and practices of effective supervision and training; • State and national laws and policies regarding emergency management. Ability to: • Select, supervise, train, evaluate, motivate, counsel, and discipline subordinate staff; • Effectively plan, organize, implement, and evaluate emergency management and homeland security programs; • Ensure VTA complies with federal, state, and local agencies; • Analyze data pertaining to department functions, interpret management information, maintain records and reports, and develop short and long-term budget plans; • Define problem areas, evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions to complex issues and problems; • Oversee and evaluate emergency management programs; • Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions, and evaluate the outcome; • Monitor developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluate the impact on VTA's operations and recommend and implement policy and procedure improvements; • Actively participate in various professional groups, boards, and committees; effectively advocate for VTA's interests; • Coordinate with executives in other divisions in the preparation and submittal of reports and other documents to regulatory agencies and different audiences; • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; • Effectively represent VTA in dealings with government agencies and other entities; • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work; • Develop and implement change through new and innovative processes and technology. General Application Instructions Please read this job announcement in its entirety before applying. We recommend printing or saving a copy for future reference. To be considered, applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline. If the job posting is listed as "continuous," we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an immediate email confirmation. Personalized responses to Supplemental Questions that connect your past experiences to this specific role are the most effective. AI-generated content may lack the specificity required to address the key criteria outlined in the job description. While we encourage the use of AI as a tool to enhance your work, we want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills. You may use AI to generate ideas, but please ensure your final responses are in your own voice and reflect your unique experience. Overreliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish your chances of success. Important: Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications, resumes, Job Interest Notification Cards, or incomplete/unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application. Communication & Contact Information All updates regarding your application-including notices for testing and interviews-will be sent via email. Be sure to select email as your preferred method of communication and maintain a valid, up-to-date email address. Applicants are also responsible for keeping their phone numbers and mailing addresses current in their online profiles. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates. Please check your application status through your online account. For technical support, contact NEOGOV at (855) 524-5627, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST), excluding holidays. Application Review & Processing All current and prior relevant work experience-including experience with VTA-must be fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. Entries such as "see resume" are not acceptable. Incomplete or improperly completed applications may be rejected, even if you meet the minimum qualifications. While you are welcome to upload a resume, it does not substitute for completing the online application in full. Be sure that your application accurately reflects the education and experience necessary for the position. Applications are reviewed throughout the recruitment process to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Meeting these minimums or advancing through any stage does not guarantee further consideration. Any misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications, experience, education, or training may result in disqualification and/or exclusion from future employment opportunities with VTA. This classification is represented by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFSCME). Wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between VTA and the union. Tentative Examinations: Oral Panel: Week of March 16, 2026 Conditions of Employment Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background check, reference checks, verification of education or certifications, and a criminal history review before appointment. For sensitive positions, VTA requires all safety-sensitive positions to have a 6-month DOT physical clearance. Obtained at the time of preboarding from a VTA-contracted Concentra Location. Eligibility List The established Eligible List from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur. Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and examination process. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email mailto:Personnel@vta.org at least five business days before the test. Equal Employment Opportunity VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc. To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6946143

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related human service field and one year experience in suicide and crisis intervention. A Post-Master's Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree is equivalent to the required education and one year of related work experience in suicide and crisis intervention.  Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Florida licensure in mental health or marriage and family counseling is required within two years of hire in this classification.  Certification as a qualified supervisor as defined by the Florida Department of Health, Division 64B4, is required within five years of hire in this classification.       A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and s uccessful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. This is a grant  funded  position. There is no guarantee of permanent employment. Position Summary This is supervisory and professional work involving evaluating, managing, maintaining, and supporting the clinical documentation and data management systems in the Department of Community Support Services, Crisis Center.   An employee assigned to this classification directs and supervises the Crisis Center case management, data management/software programs, and service delivery infrastructure. It also supervises Crisis Center case management staff and provides crisis intervention counseling and mobile response to clients in need. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification.  Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.   Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees, volunteers, and interns including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and providing departmental training and orientation. Evaluates software platforms, data communication requirements, and documentation for service delivery infrastructure for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and State 988 systems and directs the Crisis Center's performance and response through the required collection and management of data. Directs implementation and monitors utilization of applications, programs, and digital technologies for data collection, service delivery, and internal/external communications to recommend and make adjustments to service delivery. Manages and directs the Crisis Center's clinical documentation system and facilitates its use through staff and volunteer training and revisions from the results of documentation review completed by the Crisis Center Case Management staff. Develops, manages, and evaluates the workflow processes that support the operations of the Crisis Center with a focus on process improvement. Identifies operational needs of the Crisis Center including those related to implementation and ongoing service of 988 and develops solutions to address them, e.g. frequent callers using various names and merging related contact records.   Coordinates data management and reporting to facilitate collaboration with partner mental health agencies and stakeholders to improve the continuum of care in Alachua County.   Ensures Crisis Center clinical documentation and data management programs and policies are compliant with accreditation, certification, and contractual standards. Counsels and consults with staff, volunteers and interns concerning crisis invention services provided to clients. Provides in-house crisis intervention services to walk-in clients or those referred by the Crisis Center phone lines. Responds to and assists with crisis mobile response to the schools, other agencies, businesses and residences.   Coordinates and assists in the design and implementation of program policies and procedures. Assists in the development of the program budget and monitors expenditures. Informs community organizations of suicide and crisis intervention techniques, procedures, and services available. Liaisons with the mental health service providers throughout the community to ensure the needs of clients are being met.  Ensures proper clinical coding of statistical information and case documentation. Provides training and supervision on 988/Suicide Hotline policies, procedures, and services. Assists with American Association of Suicidology accreditation and collaborations with the National Prevention Lifeline Network.    Recommends, develops, and conducts in-service training for the program staff, volunteers, and interns. Maintains liaison between other components of the department, community programs and other relevant social service agencies. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to respond to crisis calls. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to the operation of community crisis intervention programs. Considerable knowledge of current counseling techniques, principles and practices of crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs. Considerable knowledge of local public and private mental health, crisis counseling and social service agencies. Considerable knowledge of the dynamics of suicide prevention, intervention, and follow up.  Considerable knowledge of crisis counseling theory and practice. Considerable knowledge of methods, procedures and practices of crisis and suicide intervention. Considerable knowledge of laws, developments, and literature in the crisis field. Considerable knowledge of local, public, and private agencies and their various requirements. Ability to coordinate and offer training programs for potential crisis line counselors using volunteer trainers. Ability to coordinate and assist in the effective and efficient implementation of policies and procedures. Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations, coordinate and supervise staff, volunteers, and interns in emergency situations. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with other agencies, County departments, and the general public. Ability to organize the work of subordinates and volunteers. Ability to prepare technical and professional reports using computer-based applications, create and maintain detailed records and documentation. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Ability to maintain accurate service delivery documentation and reporting requirements of funding and regulatory agencies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may be required to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as well as mandatory overtime.   An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must possess a valid State of Florida Drivers license and be insurable by District’s insurance carrier . Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required. Position Summary This is responsible, varied technical and paraprofessional work in the Alachua County Library District. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for performing complex technical duties under general supervision and within prescribed guidelines. Although the employee works with considerable independence, deviations from established library procedures or library policy are made in consultation with a higher level supervisor. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Functions as lead worker on assigned tasks. Performs reader guidance and ready reference work within established guidelines through basic searches of online resources and databases; assists patrons and staff in locating materials and/or information. Organizes, indexes and maintains records, library databases, and files; maintains inventories. Reviews library materials and recommends purchase to a professional Librarian. Drives and operates bookmobiles and other library vehicles. Operates personal computers, terminals and peripherals (scanners, printers, photocopiers) in office support tasks and to assist the public. Explains Library District procedures and policies. Keeps abreast of publisher, vendor and outside agency procedures as they relate to library operations. Plans, schedules and hosts individual program sessions; obtains, designs and produces support materials. Loads materials onto bookmobile; shelve/reshelve materials. Operates, maintains and assists patrons in the use of library equipment.   Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of organizing materials in alphabetical and numerical order. Knowledge of a variety of books, subjects and literature, specifically as related to assigned area. Knowledge of the major fields of learning comprising the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. Knowledge of operating and basic troubleshooting of computer equipment. Knowledge of frequently used software applications, word processing and spreadsheet applications.  Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of common software problems.   Ability to use emerging technology for patron service.   Ability to drive Library District vehicles. Ability to interpret, apply and explain library procedures. Ability to determine when a situation should be referred to a higher level supervisor. Ability to receive and convey written or oral instructions; ability to explain informational instructions to others. Ability to push and/or pull fully loaded hand carts; ability to load and unload materials from carts and vehicles. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public and other agencies. Ability to lift, reach, and bend to locate and remove requested materials. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is required to reach and be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supplemental Information • FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.For other benefits such as life insurance and health insurance:   Employee Benefits New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday   3 Floating Holidays    Pay periods are every two (2) weeks beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 12:00 midnight Friday. Payday is the second Friday following the end of a pay period.

Minimum Qualifications This is a professional conservation land management position in the Environmental Protection Department - Land Conservation and Management Program. The position will conduct land stewardship activities on Alachua County preserves and natural areas under higher-level supervision, including: invasive plant control, prescribed burning, forestry, data collection, site development, maintenance and security, and other duties. Depending on the skills of the selected candidate, the position may also assist with land management plan development, establishing new public access, contractor oversight, and public outreach Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, forestry, wildlife ecology, land/recreation management, natural science, or a related field and one year of related environmental experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Post-hire requirements for this classification include: Must successfully complete the Annual Fireline Refresher training (RT-130) within the first 6 months of hire in this classification, and annually prior to February 1st each calendar year. Must obtain and maintain CPR certification and First Aid and Safety certification within one year of employment in this classification. Must complete National Wildlife Coordinating Group (NWCG) Moderate (or Arduous) Work Capacity Test within one year of hire in this classification and annually prior to February 1st each calendar year. Must successfully complete National Wildlife Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-130/S-190 within eighteen months of hire in this classification. Position Summary This is entry-level professional work protecting, restoring, and managing Alachua County Nature Preserves and implementing land management activities for Alachua County.   The employee assigned to this classification is responsible for conducting various field monitoring and land management activities, including prescribed burning, invasive species treatment and management, site evaluations, operating and maintaining equipment, engaging in public outreach activities, monitoring and maintaining public access infrastructure, collecting and reviewing data, and monitoring and managing natural areas. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level professional supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Implements land stewardship activities on Alachua County natural areas under higher-level supervision, including invasive plant control, prescribed burning, forestry, data collection, public access site development, monitoring, maintenance and security. Actively participates in all aspects of prescribed fire operations including fire line preparation, burn unit scouting, prescription writing, day of burn operations, and extended mop-up in roles such as crew member or crew boss as appropriate. Prepares data summaries and reports including tables, charts, spreadsheets, maps and databases for evaluation and tracking of environmental data. Reviews project plans, specifications, and/or permit applications at the direction of supervisor for project implementation. Assists with native plant restoration projects, including participating in or overseeing contractor tree plantings or other species. Participates in boundary marking, imperiled species protection, timber marking and inventory, and cultural resource monitoring. Operates environmental monitoring equipment according to standard operating procedures and documents data and field measurements. Assists with drafting scopes of services and field maps and overseeing contractors. Plans, coordinates, and oversees volunteer group work projects. Evaluates natural areas for acquisition and management; performs conservation easement compliance inspections; documents site evaluations in reports; and completes activity logs. Develops and participates in public outreach activities. Assists with the development and implementation of land management plans. Assists with planning the opening of new sites for public access and maintaining existing public access infrastructure. Purchases operating supplies and manages inventory of tools, equipment, materials, and public facilities. Operates and assists with basic maintenance on small equipment such as hand tools, power tools, chainsaws, pole saws, backpack sprayers, and pumps. Operates, transports, and assists in basic maintenance of motor vehicles (including departmental motor vehicles), as well as multiple off-road vehicles including, but not limited to 4WD trucks, ATVs, UTVs, wildland fire engines, skid steers and tractors to prepare fire lines for prescribed burning, debris clean up, and/or restoration projects to carry out various Land Conservation Program operations as required. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of codes, laws and environmental program rules and requirements related to area of environmental coverage. Knowledge of environmental protection and land conservation. Knowledge of environmental sampling techniques, sampling equipment and quality control procedures in field activities applicable to the Land Conservation Program within the Environmental Protection Department. Knowledge of local, state and federal rules, regulations and ordinances related to environmental protection. Knowledge of local natural communities, and native and invasive flora and fauna, as it relates to the Land Conservation Program within the Environmental Protection Department. Knowledge of computer, word processing, and data management programs, and Geographic Information Systems software, as applicable.  Skill in dealing effectively with community partners, governmental officials and citizens. Skill in the safe operation of motor vehicles, trailers, tractors, and skid steers. Skill in the safe operation of hand tools and small equipment such as power tools, chainsaws, pole saws, weed eaters, blowers, mowers, backpack sprayers and pumps. Ability to follow standard operating procedures and compile routine reports and maintain accurate records. Ability to carry out duties with environmental sensitivity in accordance with program mission, goals, and standards. Ability to use hand-held GPS tracking technology in smart phone or tablet. Ability to implement resource management techniques, utilize related equipment and follow safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, other governmental agencies and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Ability to work outdoors in overgrown brush and in adverse weather conditions. Ability to interact with the public in a tactful and courteous manner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods and walk for considerable distances over uneven ground through trail-less natural areas while carrying field gear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; and smell. The employee occasionally is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use PPE (personal protective equipment) including a hard hat, boots, eyewear, gloves, and other equipment).  The employee is regularly required to perform tasks which require arduous exertion, and long, occasionally irregular hours.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with lifting or moving up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to work independently and on small and large teams. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to smoke, fumes, gas, herbicides, or airborne particles. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may perform field work in inclement weather and harsh conditions such as rocky, loose, or muddy ground surface,  thick vegetation, down/standing trees, wet leaves/grasses, varied climates (cold, hot, wet, dry, humid, rain, wind, thunderstorms), wet areas and dense brush with biting insects, venomous animals, wildlife, and/or irritating plants and allergens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud. Supplemental Information An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Master's  Degree in  counseling, psychology or related mental health field. Licensure in mental health, marriage and family counseling or any related mental health field is required within three years of employment.   A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education requirement may be considered for trainee status. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a  Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.   This is a  grant  funded  position. There is no guarantee of permanent employment. Position Summary This is responsible professional crisis intervention counseling work providing mobile response team services, and the ongoing development, training and support of the Crisis Center's mobile response program in the County's Crisis Center and onsite throughout the community.   An employee assigned to this classification reviews the daily processing of crisis calls, mobile response calls, care plans, follow up contacts and warm hand offs to community providers. Work  is  performed  under  the  direction  of  a  higher- level  supervisor  and  is reviewed through conferences, reports and  observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus.   Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.  Provides trauma sensitive and strength based mobile response crisis intervention services to the community with a specific focus on youth and families.   Provides direct service through mobile response, crisis phone line, face to face counseling, and/or telehealth services as needed, both on planned basis and in emergencies.   Provides clients and families with prompt screening, assessment, crisis intervention support, and linkage to community services.   Develops care plans for mobile response clients and their families focused on strategies to reduce individual and family stressors and for maintaining stabilization.   Provides care coordination by enlisting the consultation of psychiatric providers and other mental health/social service organizations and transitioning care via a warm hand off when possible and appropriate.   Coordinates ongoing in-service trainings and debriefs for mobile response team members.   Ensures team compliance with policy and procedures.   Provides supervision and clinical training to graduate students toward their certification and/or licensure.   Assists all staff and volunteers, through individual and group conferences, in analyzing mobile response cases, client concerns, and the ongoing coordination of care, case problems and in improving their diagnostic and helping skills.   Informs citizens and community organizations about the Crisis Center's mobile response team, crisis intervention services and suicide prevention programs that are available to the community.   Collaborates with local agencies to coordinate client care as well as to develop and implement community-wide strategies to address mental health issues.   Collects and organizes feedback from each individual and family regarding the service delivery to improve outcomes of care that inform, individualize, and improve provider service delivery.   Provides in-service training for experienced workers in areas such as advanced mobile response and crisis intervention skills, new policies, procedures, and regulations including those related to trauma informed care, cultural and linguistic competency. Represents department in community or in interagency activities. Conducts and/or directs staff development programs. Continuously reviews current caseload. Counsels and refers clients to appropriate agencies or services in the community as appropriate. Supervises and continuously evaluates, assists, and advises crisis intervention volunteers, practicum and internship graduate students. Ensures the  proper  tracking  of  data  and   statistical  information  related  to  the  mobile response team program.   Provides after-hours on-call and in person supervision for mobile response team and all Crisis Center workers.   Collaborates with local agencies to develop and implement community-wide strategies to address mental health issues.   Coordinates and assists with implementation of mobile response program policies and procedures.   Coordinates   activities,   groups and    internal   projects   geared toward   personal and professional development of mobile response team, volunteers, graduate students and staff.   Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to respond to crisis calls 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week; drives to offsite locations to conduct training and/or participate in outreach events. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.   NOTE: These  examples are intended only   as  illustrations of  the various kinds   of work performed  in  positions  allocated  to  this  class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES   Considerable  knowledge  of  the  laws,  rules  and   regulations relating  to  the  operation of community crisis intervention programs.   Considerable   knowledge   of   current   techniques,   principles   and    practices    of   mobile response, crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs.   Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing programs.   Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural and linguistic competency.   Ability to work with and counsel suicidal/distraught clients and work within a family driven and youth guided collaborative model.   Ability to function in a team setting.   Ability to train, supervise and appraise volunteers and students.   Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergencies.   Ability to coordinate and supervise volunteers and students in emergency situations.   Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.   Ability to   make    public   presentations   before   community   organizations    about   the program.   Ability to develop and   maintain good   working relationships with assisting   agencies, other County departments, employees and the general public.   PHYSICAL  DEMANDS: The  physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by  an employee to successfully perform the essential  functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile.   The   employee may   occasionally lift and/or   move    up   to 10   pounds. Specific   vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision.   WORK   ENVIRONMENT: The    work   environment   characteristics    described   here  are representative   of   those    an   employee   encounters    while    performing   the  essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made   to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   The Crisis Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and employees in this position will be required to work various hours and days of the week.   An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field and one year experience in grants, budgeting, finance, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.   Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. This is a grant funded position .  Employees are eligible for benefits but have no guarantee of permanent employment.   Position Summary This is professional work providing administrative and operational support in all phases of grant management within an assigned County department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for grant research, preparation, coordination, monitoring,  reviewing, modifying, drafting, redrafting, and writing of grants and  grant related contracts for presentation to the Department, County leadership, County Manager and/or BoCC for acceptance. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor or designee and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved.   Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes   a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values. Facilitates County grant proposals by searching out available grant offerings at local, state, and national levels, that are appropriate to the County revenue diversification effort. Maintains an inventory of funding resources and  information to allow  monitoring of grants and  grant related contracts to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County guidelines. Prepares, writes, and submits grant applications utilizing desktop publishing and word processing software. May assist other County departments in the development, writing and review of grant applications. Analyzes grants and grant agreements, reviews language and makes modification and re-drafts, as required.  Responsible for assigned Department(s) and County grant and grant related contract information including coordinating and monitoring of grant funded projects, grant related contracts and expenditures.  Reviews and answers requests for information regarding Department and County grant and grant related contractual relationships. Maintains an on-going database of all relevant grants and grant information, as well as permanent files for grants and grant related contracts. Evaluates compliance with grant and grant related contract requirements. Works with and/or trains appropriate staff to prepare or assist with grant applications, process grant awards, track compliance, monitor expenditures and assist with reporting needs.  Assists in the preparation of the annual budget with regard to grants and grant related contracts. Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed. Provides periodic updates to the County Manager and Board on the status of grants in the County. Works with lobbyists and state and federal agencies on grant issues. Implements and tracks deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion, including monthly programmatic and financial reporting, final reports and grant closeout. Coordinates the evaluation of outcomes for each grant and develops tools or systems to collect outcome data. Establishes fiscal monitoring of approved grants to ensure quality assurance throughout all processes by reviewing available funding in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, BoCC administrative rules and directives, and BoCC policies and procedures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. For Accreditation Office: Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance. For Community Support Services: Reviews and submits invoices for payment, compiles program data, and develops grant expenditure reports. Drives a County vehicle and/or personal vehicle to various locations regularly to monitor contracts and/or attend community meetings.  NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of principles and practices of contract management, grant writing, and budgeting. Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements. Knowledge of governmental accounting. Knowledge of the Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the administration of grant programs. Knowledge of the forms, terminology, procedures, and electronic systems used in monitoring and administering federal and state grants. Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately. Ability to collect, compile and analyze statistical and fiscal data and to present logical conclusions in graphic and narrative form. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, co-workers, elected officials, associates, representatives of Federal, State and local agencies and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda and graphic presentations. Ability to use a computer and associated software with an emphasis on spreadsheet and word processing. Ability to coordinate and effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and issues. Ability to work within a team and provide support to other team members. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach and to be mobile. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST City of Worcester Title HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST Department/Division Diversity and Inclusion Apply Start Date 01/09/2026 Apply End Date 2/15/2026 Type Full Time Hours 40 Per Week Wage $69,898 - $91,542 Annually Description HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CITY OF WORCESTER The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Human Rights Specialist for the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EODEI). Under the direction of the Director of Human Rights and Accessibility, the Human Rights Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring equal opportunities for all and combating discrimination based on protected class categories. This position will assist in administering the City's Human Rights Ordinance, Accessibility Ordinance, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Housing laws to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Human Rights Specialist is an in-person position and will serve as a liaison to one or more boards or commissions, as assigned. Responsibilities include receiving processing and assist with investigating complaints and reasonable accommodation requests, engaging directly with the public, facilitating ADA accommodations, and supporting public education efforts around civil rights protections. The role involves attending regular evening and off-site meetings with the public and city departments to fulfill essential job functions. The ideal candidate will possess experience in oversight and/or compliance at the local, state, or federal level, with a focus on civil rights, investigative work, and/or program coordination. The City of Worcester is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Over the past two years, we have significantly expanded the Executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, demonstrating both our dedication and investment in building a more inclusive and equitable community. This growth reflects our ongoing support for systemic change and our belief that a strong, well-resourced DEI team is essential to achieving meaningful progress across City departments and services. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: Civil and Human Rights Compliance: • Support and promote human and civil rights initiatives across the City of Worcester. • Work on issues requiring substantial knowledge of federal, state, and municipal anti-discrimination laws, including housing and disability rights. • Serve as the primary or initial point of contact for Human Rights and Accessibility complaints. • Receive, facilitate, and process ADA reasonable accommodation requests and other accessibility- or disability-related concerns. • Participate in interactive dialogue processes as assigned by the Director. • Assist in the development and implementation of department policies, complaint processes, and procedures. Investigations and Case Management: • Provide customer service and support to individuals involved in complaint or investigation processes, handling complex and confidential matters with empathy and professionalism. • Assist with confidential work related to investigations, witness interviews, evidence gathering, and referrals as necessary to complete assigned duties. • Monitor, process, and maintain detailed case records and data tracking systems. • Attend and contribute to scheduled departmental meetings, providing updates to relevant staff and administrators on case status. Boards and Commission Support: • Serve as staff liaison to assigned boards and commissions. • Maintain board minutes and ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law. • Develop, post, and monitor public meeting agendas and other documents in accordance with legal requirements. • Assist with commission projects such as community events and outreach, which may include evening work. • Develop topics and assign guest speakers for meetings and coordinate related logistics and activities. Education, Training, and Policy Development: • Conduct research and develop training materials related to anti-discrimination law, reasonable accommodations, and ADA compliance. • Deliver presentations to city departments and boards/commissions on relevant civil rights topics. • Collaborate with colleagues to support the growth and development of EODEI programming and trainings. • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to promote and expand the impact of human rights protections citywide. Partnerships and Community Engagement: • Attend community events that align with the mission and work of the Human Rights and Accessibility Office to support recruitment and outreach efforts. • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community-based organizations across Worcester to build trust, collaboration, and information gathering. • Represent the Human Rights and Accessibility Office by tabling at public events, distributing informational materials, and promoting available resources, board and commission membership and opportunities to the public. • Accompany the Chief Equity Officer to stakeholder meetings, neighborhood gatherings, and events with community leaders, as appropriate, to enhance visibility, engagement, and partnership-building. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge or the ability to learn about the legal and administrative requirements for investigating, preparing, and processing cases of alleged discrimination. • Knowledge, experience, and awareness of anti-discrimination laws, including M.G.L. c. 151B, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the MA Open Meeting Law • Ability to analyze and interpret anti-discrimination laws and regulations. • Ability to analyze information, make recommendations and provide information to the public. • Ability to assist in the development of policies and practices and adhere to City policies and procedures. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior management, employees, board and commission members, and the public. • Demonstrated ability to carefully review work, identify errors or inconsistencies, and ensure completeness and accuracy in tasks, data, and documentation. • Personal and professional commitment to fairness for all people. • Ability to work independently. • Superior analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, including a demonstrated ability to proactively assist in identifying solutions that are creative, innovative, and flexible. • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills. • Highly skilled at listening to the perspectives of competing interests and making clear, well-informed decisions and presentations of City and departmental policies, practices, and procedures. • Ability to multi-task within fast moving and often stressful timelines and environment. • Commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Ability to research and create presentation materials to present to diverse audiences. • Commitment to DEI/Human/Civil/Disability rights and remain positively motivated. • Knowledge and experience working in a Human/Civil rights capacity at an agency, dept./organization to support all human rights and accessibility initiatives/work. • Superior ability demonstrated by experience performing customer service with complex issues working with diverse populations. • Regular on-site attendance is required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree in Human Rights/Civil Rights, Social Justice, Law or a related field OR; • An equivalent combination of education, training and five (5) years of relevant experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements • Three (3) years of professional experience working in human rights or civil rights Knowledge of DEI principles and related laws including anti- discrimination and Disability/ADA laws • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Experience providing customer service in an office environment • Excellent communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's degree in Human Rights/Civil Rights, and Social Justice, Law or a related field • Five (5) years of relevant experience working with and supporting urban and culturally diverse agencies, • department or organization • Five (5) years of experience developing and delivering and administering programs, implementing and assessing policies • Three (3) years of experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment • Three (3) years of experience providing customer service in an office environment • Two (2) years of experience working in mediation • Certificate or specialized training in Mediation • Knowledge and experience about the MA Open Meeting Law Special Requirements: • Reliable means of transportation SALARY RANGE: $69,898 - $91,542 annually, full-time, exempt with an excellent benefits package To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, mailto:Hiring@worcesterma.gov. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6859736. jeid-4f1220d727670f4283c3b831a368409c

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in psychology, counseling or related human service field and one year experience in suicide and crisis intervention. A Post-Master's Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree is equivalent to the required education and one year of related work experience in suicide and crisis intervention.  Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Florida licensure in mental health or marriage and family counseling is required.  Certification as a qualified supervisor as defined by the Florida Department of Health, Division 64B4, is required within three years of hire.       A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and s uccessful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. This is a  grant  funded  position. There is no guarantee of permanent employment. Position Summary This is supervisory and professional work involving evaluating, managing, maintaining, and supporting the clinical documentation and data management systems in the Department of Community Support Services Crisis Center.   An employee assigned to this classification directs and supervises the Crisis Center case management, data management/software programs, and service delivery infrastructure. It also supervises Crisis Center case management staff and provides crisis intervention counseling and mobile response to clients in need. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties This is an emergency essential classification.  Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.    . Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees, volunteers, and interns including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and providing departmental training and orientation. Evaluates software platforms, data communication requirements, and documentation for service delivery infrastructure for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and State 988 systems and directs the Crisis Center's performance and response through the required collection and management of data. Directs implementation and monitors utilization of applications, programs, and digital technologies for data collection, service delivery, and internal/external communications to recommend and make adjustments to service delivery. Manages and directs the Crisis Center's clinical documentation system and facilitates its use through staff and volunteer training and revisions from the results of documentation review completed by the Crisis Center Case Management staff. Develops, manages, and evaluates the workflow processes that support the operations of the Crisis Center with a focus on process improvement. Identifies operational needs of the Crisis Center including those related to implementation and ongoing service of 988 and develops solutions to address them, e.g. frequent callers using various names and merging related contact records.   Coordinates data management and reporting to facilitate collaboration with partner mental health agencies and stakeholders to improve the continuum of care in Alachua County.   Ensures Crisis Center clinical documentation and data management programs and policies are compliant with accreditation, certification, and contractual standards. Counsels and consults with staff, volunteers and interns concerning crisis invention services provided to clients. Provides in-house crisis intervention services to walk-in clients or those referred by the Crisis Center phone lines. Responds to and assists with crisis mobile response to the schools, other agencies, businesses and residences.   Coordinates and assists in the design and implementation of program policies and procedures. Assists in the development of the program budget and monitors expenditures. Informs community organizations of suicide and crisis intervention techniques, procedures, and services available. Liaisons with the mental health service providers throughout the community to ensure the needs of clients are being met.  Ensures proper clinical coding of statistical information and case documentation. Provides training and supervision on 988/Suicide Hotline policies, procedures, and services. Assists with American Association of Suicidology accreditation and collaborations with the National Prevention Lifeline Network.    Recommends, develops, and conducts in-service training for the program staff, volunteers, and interns. Maintains liaison between other components of the department, community programs and other relevant social service agencies. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to respond to crisis calls. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to the operation of community crisis intervention programs. Considerable knowledge of current counseling techniques, principles and practices of crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs. Considerable knowledge of local public and private mental health, crisis counseling and social service agencies. Considerable knowledge of the dynamics of suicide prevention, intervention, and follow up.  Considerable knowledge of crisis counseling theory and practice. Considerable knowledge of methods, procedures and practices of crisis and suicide intervention. Considerable knowledge of laws, developments, and literature in the crisis field. Considerable knowledge of local, public, and private agencies and their various requirements. Ability to coordinate and offer training programs for potential crisis line counselors using volunteer trainers. Ability to coordinate and assist in the effective and efficient implementation of policies and procedures. Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations, coordinate and supervise staff, volunteers, and interns in emergency situations. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with other agencies, County departments, and the general public. Ability to organize the work of subordinates and volunteers. Ability to prepare technical and professional reports using computer-based applications, create and maintain detailed records and documentation. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Ability to maintain accurate service delivery documentation and reporting requirements of funding and regulatory agencies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may be required to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as well as mandatory overtime.   An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree and two years of professional level administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.  Position Summary This is highly responsible administrative work providing professional and clerical assistance and support directly to the Assistant Supervisor of Elections and other management staff as assigned. An employee assigned to this classification provides a variety of election specific, complex and routine administrative work in the administration of the office of the Supervisor of Elections. Work is performed under the general direction of the immediate supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties Coordinates the Election Worker training program for Early Voting and Election Day Workers.  Responds to Election Worker inquires via email, phone, or face to face, processes Election Worker applications, and assists in inputting and maintaining the Election Worker database software.  Assists Assistant Supervisor of Elections in creating and updating the current curriculum for all tasks-specific training programs, coordinates Election Worker training schedules and assists in instructing training classes as needed.  Assists in the recruitment, training, assignment, and retention of Election Workers.  Submits names of elections workers interested in becoming an elections deputy to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office for background checks and approval.  Assists with maintaining the online Election Worker database for interested Election Workers.  Responsible for maintaining up-to-date Election Workers information on Elections website.  Assists the Election Workers checking supplies for pickup.  Creates, schedules and assigns Election Worker training classes in Election Worker database.  Schedules, coordinates and supports Election Workers orientation classes.  Sends out data correspondence to potential Election Workers and follow-up as needed.  Evaluate Election Worker performance and makes recommendations to the Assistant Supervisor of Elections.  Reviews Election Worker applications for completeness prior to data input into the Election Worker module.  Plans, organizes, and conducts Election Worker recruitment drives maintaining the presence of the Supervisor of Elections office in the community in collaboration with the Director of Communications and Outreach. Makes recommendations for adjusting recruitment strategies to ensure an adequate number of Election Workers are available at all times.  Inputs and maintains Election Worker database, processes updates and terminations.  Provides friendly and courteous customer service and resolves issues in a timely manner.  Assists with I-9 forms during training check-in.  Develops solutions resulting in improved productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness for Election Worker programs.  Assists and cross trains with Candidate Services.  Assists when needed with other election functions to gain full knowledge of Elections Office.  Handles special projects and other duties as assigned.  Prepares a variety of reports and related information for decision-making purposes; conducts research and analysis and prepares recommendations; prepares spreadsheets and word processing documents as needed.  Creates and maintains filing systems.  Investigates and follows-up on complaints and requests for information.  Assists with proofing and reviewing Supervisor of Elections notices, flyers, brochures, newsletters, media releases, news articles and other informational materials about programs and services.  Assists with training and educational programs.  Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.  Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization, management, and personnel.  Knowledge of Florida Election Law as it pertains to areas of responsibility.  Knowledge of the standard practices in the fields of local government and personnel management.  Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, systems and equipment.  Knowledge of the functions and operations of County government and the Supervisor of Elections office.  Skilled in the operation and use of a personal computer including word processing, power point, excel spreadsheet and database software; calculator; telephone; copy machine; and fax machine.  Ability to gather and analyze data and draw conclusions.  Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees, if assigned.  Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, voters, candidates, Supervisor of Elections employees and other County officials.  Ability to prepare detailed written reports and procedures.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds (election equipment).  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of computer monitors.  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Alachua County Supervisor of Elections  offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support us, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.Employer-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance   Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance   Deferred Retirement Program   Flexible Spending Accounts   Roth IRA   Tuition Assistance Program   NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. •FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. • HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans’ Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Day     Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday.  Contact Human Resources for more information.