Human Resources Analyst, Zone 7

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5 : 00 : 00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

Zone 7 Water Agency is located in the Tri-Valley region of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. It provides water on a wholesale basis to the cities of Pleasanton Livermore Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon and flood-protection services to all of eastern Alameda County. Zone 7 employs approximately 116 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $80.3 million dollars. The Agencys administrative offices are located in Livermore CA the easternmost city of Alameda County which is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north and San Joaquin County to the east. Livermore Californias oldest wine region is known for the science and technology of its national laboratories a historic downtown area and the surrounding farmlands and ranches that mirror the Valleys western heritage.

Zone 7 employees are committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley in a fiscally responsible innovative proactive and environmentally sensitive way. We invite you to acquaint yourself with our dynamic Agency and its exciting employment opportunities.

For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 please visit their website at .

THE POSITION

Under general supervision performs complex and varied technical professional and confidential work required to administer Zone 7 Water Agency human resources programs including recruitment and staffing; classification and compensation; workforce / training planning and development; assists with employee and labor relations; performs research and analysis and makes appropriate recommendations; advises Agency departments / sections related to assigned aspects of human resources programs and activities; and performs related work as required.

Human Resources Analyst Zone 7 is the professional classification in which incumbents perform analytical and technical work within the human resources division with some independent discretion and judgment. The position reports to and is distinguished from the Human Resources Manager Zone 7 in which the latter has overall responsibility of all human resources functional areas for the Agency.

For more detailed information about the job classification visit : Human Resources Analyst Zone 7 (#4909)

Click here to learn more about this exciting job opportunity.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success that demonstrates the following knowledge skills and abilities :

• A self-starting professional with demonstrated experience in public sector Human Resources who displays and promotes high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with agency and governmental values.
• Possesses a broad understanding and knowledge of Federal State and local labor laws public sector employment practices and employee relations regulations related to administering labor agreements to provide sound advice and guidance to managers and effectively resolve complex and interrelated HR issues.
• Presents information clearly and effectively in both written and oral formats to foster understanding among diverse agency clients and members of the public.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates understanding courtesy tact empathy and professionalism when interacting with individuals from varied backgrounds and situations.
• Recognizes the importance of collaboration and seeks opportunities to work across the Agency to identify and address interrelated challenges ensuring efficient achievement of agency goals.
• Utilizes knowledge of consensus building coalition development mediation and other collaborative problem-solving approaches to resolve labor relations issues and advise management.
• Demonstrates adaptability flexibility and enthusiasm in implementing organizational change initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER

Experience :

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in the classification of Human Resources Technician or higher-level classification in the Alameda County classified service performing human resources related activities.

OR

Education :

Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in human resources management business administration public administration or a closely related field.

AND

Experience :

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time professional level experience in human resources management or administration or a related field.

Substitution : Additional professional level experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

License : Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE : The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the Examples of Duties section of this specification.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

The examination will consist of the following steps :

A review of candidates application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.

A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.

An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The interview will be administered virtually may contain situational exercises.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS .

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website .

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via e-mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency :

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN :

Deadline For Filing :

5 : 00 : 00 p.m. Friday December 15 2025

Review of Minimum Qualifications :

Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified :

December 19 2025

January 6 2026

Civil Service Oral Examination :

Results Notification :

Promulgation of Eligible List

Week of January 19. 2026

By January 29 2026

February 4 2026

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN :

Departmental Hiring Interviews :

Week of February 9 2026

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and / or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and / or medical conditions in accordance / compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda Countys Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability / medical condition during this or other phases of the examination / selection process please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation applicants must have a disability / medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHA and applicable statues.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures please visit our website : County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to

For your Health & Well-Being

For your Financial Future

For your Work / Life Balance

Conclusion

All notices related to County recruitments for which you haveapplied will be sent / delivered via email. Please add @ and as accepted addresses toany email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not dothis your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of thenotices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advisedto regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account tocheck for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that willbe sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application will be able to view all of your notices in your online application accountby clicking on the My applications button on the Current JobOpenings page .

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not missany notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County ofAlameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessedby any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE : All notices are generated through an automated emailnotification system. Replies to the email boxes and are routed to unmonitoredmailboxes. If you have questions please go to our website at . You may also contact theHuman Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment forwhich you have applied .

Monique Hill Personnel Services ProgramManager Recruitment and Selection

Human Resource Services County of Alameda

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DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1