Now Hiring - County of Ventura - Government And Public Administration Account Executive I/II in Ventura, CA

Be part of the strength of human relationships and community partnerships by becoming an Account Executive for Ventura County!

WHAT WE OFFER
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:

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  A general salary increase of 4.0% effective December 24, 2023 and 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
• Merit Increases – New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.
• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Bilingual Incentive – Based on agency need, proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule – We support work life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 or 4/10 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for most positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
• Vacation Accrual – New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Annual Leave Redemption – After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Sick Leave - Full time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans–Full time employees are given a flexible credit allowance of up to $21,450 annually to offset the purchase of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Employee only - $497 per biweekly pay period
  • Employee plus one dependent - $678 per biweekly pay period
  • Employee plus family - $825 per biweekly pay period
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care and/or dependent care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which, includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following;

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  Performs job development and employer liaison activities.
• Develops On-the-Job Training Agreements with employers for the provision of client training services.
• Develops contacts throughout local businesses and industries to identify and respond to employer needs.
• Performs job development services for clients completing classroom training programs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education, training, and experience which has led to acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required knowledge, skills and abilities can also be obtained by possessing some experience in job training programs which includes:

Account Executive I: At least one (1) year of career coaching, job development, personnel/human resources administration or business sales/marketing experience, supplemented by college coursework in sociology, psychology, business, public administration, or a closely related field.

Account Executive II: At least two (2) years of career coaching, job development, personnel/human resources administration or business sales/marketing experience; supplemented by college coursework in sociology, psychology, business, public administration, or a closely related field.

Substitution: A Bachelor's degree in business, sociology, psychology, public administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of related experience and the required supplemental college coursework.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver's license
• Strong written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

• Workforce Developmental Professional (CWDP) certification; Business Services certificate or similar; Human Resources certificate or similar; Workforce Development certificate or similar.
• Experience fostering and building employer relationships, partnerships that include negotiating the terms of training agreements for job seekers with barriers to employment.
• Providing employers assistance with recruiting, screening, and selecting qualified candidates to meet workforce and employment needs.
• Conducting business worksite assessments, job analysis and providing referrals to economic development resources or organizations.
• Experience using social media for marketing, outreach or providing services to employers and job seekers with barriers to employment.
• Experience using online tools, resources, and data to analyze economic and labor market information to develop employment, training, and business training plan.

• Employment and training program practices and procedures.
• Fiscal and administrative principles and practices.
• Interviewing techniques and case management.
• Community resources and social services programs.

• Establish rapport with clients, vendors, outside agencies and officials.
• Prepare a variety of administrative and financial reports.
• Interpret and explain rules and regulations as necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Use provided technology for data access, communication, and documentation within various applications and programs.

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

To apply online, please refer to our web site at [please apply online] If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) [please apply online] for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura, Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Information for Transfer Candidates: NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

Note: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the recruitment and hiring process to assist in determining qualifications for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to supplemental questions. The T&E is a method for determining the better qualified applicants among those shown to meet the stated requirements. Using a T&E, applicants may be scored or ranked according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored or ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, some qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or lower resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified during a job analysis as needed at the time of hire for successful job performance. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questionnaire is completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, a T&E may not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular, Temporary, Fixed-Term, Intermittent, or Extra Help vacancies.

SELECTION INTERVIEW: When a position becomes available, applicants are referred to the employing department for interviews beginning with the highest scoring applicants, moving down the list from the top until the available positions are filled.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower levels, an employee may be promoted to the higher level(s) up to Account Executive II without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record is required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the County of Ventura to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for county employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Kim Mariscal by email at [please apply online] or by telephone at (805) [please apply online].