Public Assistance Systems Technician



Public Assistance Systems Technician

Salary

$65,180.76 - $79,227.08 Annually

Location

Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

21/08-0179-O

Department

Human Services Department (HSD)

Opening Date

09/02/2021

Closing Date

9/20/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

05

Position Information

Grow your career as a Public Assistance Systems Technician with the County of Sonoma's Human Services Department and contribute to our community today!

 Starting salary up to $36.96/hour ($77,139/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!*

The Public Assistance Systems Technician provides immediate program and technical assistance to end-users of CalWIN (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Information Network), Covered CA/CalHEERS (California Heatlhcare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Retention System), MEDS (Medical Eligibility Determination System), EBT Edge (Electronic Benefit Transfer), My Benefits CalWIN, and other automated public assistance systems. This position will define, evaluate, and document problems with these systems and propose solutions related to public assistance systems functions.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Expertise in the CalWIN and CalHEERS public assistance systems
  • Strong knowledge of Economic Assistance and Employment and Training Services programs, laws, and regulations
  • Experience providing technical and program assistance/support on common public assistance programs such as CalWORKS, Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, CMSP (California Medical Services Program) and Employment and Training Services
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
What We Offer
 
The County offers excellent opportunities for career growth and the ability to become a contributing force in strengthening our community. You can also look forward to benefits* which include:
  • An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
  • Bilingual premium pay* is an additional $1.15/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for bilingual positions
  • Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
  • Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
  • County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
  • Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
  • May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
  • Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
*Salary is negotiable. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) 

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a full-time position in the Human Services Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience: Any combination of education, training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Normally, three years of experience providing direct client services in one or more public assistance programs, including two years utilizing an automated system to provide such services will provide this opportunity. 

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: the applicable federal, state and county public assistance programs, legislation and regulations; application of automation to income maintenance or human service programs from a user perspective; public assistance system functionality and design from a user perspective.

Knowledge of: computer operations; methods and techniques of troubleshooting systems; principles, processes, and techniques for providing customer service; oral and written communication including proper grammar; training methods and techniques.

Ability to: understand, interpret and apply procedures, laws, rules and regulations as they apply to public assistance programs; learn new technologies and procedures; effectively troubleshoot and resolve end-user issues; analyze information, identify complex issues, and evaluate results to develop the best solution; prioritize and escalate unresolved issues to appropriate staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, co-workers, team members, and representatives of other agencies; follow-through on technical issues; maintain records, document actions, and prepare training documents; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; use modern office equipment and software systems.
 

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

  • Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
  • You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
  • You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
  • Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting-a-Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
 
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
 
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
 
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As the largest employer in Sonoma County, the Board of Supervisors has adopted a vaccination and testing policy to help mitigate transmission of COVID-19. All County employees will be required to either have documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on file or consent to weekly COVID-19 testing. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
 
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.   
 
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:
 
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
 
Health Plan: Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired.
 
IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
 
Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution. For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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How did you first learn about this opportunity?
  • California City News
  • CalJobs
  • CareerBuilder
  • Careers in Government
  • College or University
  • Craigslist
  • Craigslist Mendocino
  • Craigslist Sacramento
  • DiversityJobs
  • Employee of Sonoma County
  • Facebook
  • Glassdoor
  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • La Voz
  • Latino Service Providers
  • LinkedIn
  • Los Cien
  • Minority Organization or Group
  • Monster
  • Press Democrat
  • sonoma-county.org/www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
  • Sonoma County Human Resources Office
  • Sonoma County Job Line
  • Twitter
  • Workplace Diversity
  • Other Internet Site
  • Other Publication
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For this question, and all subsequent questions, please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications.

The minimum qualifications for this position include three years of experience providing direct client services in one or more public assistance programs, including two years utilizing an automated system to provide such services.

Please describe your experience that qualifies you for this position, highlighting the types of automated public assistance programs you have utilized. Include your job title(s), employer(s), and dates employed (mm/yy-mm/yy) where you gained this experience.

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Please describe your experience researching, documenting, and recommending solutions to complex technical issues/problems. Highlight one situation and describe the actions you took and the outcome.
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Please describe your experience using Covered California, CalHEERS, and any other public assistance applications and describe the tasks you completed using these applications.

Required Question

Agency
County of Sonoma (CA)
Address
575 Administration Drive, Suite 116B

Santa Rosa, California, 95403
Phone
(707) 565-2331