HSA ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

Salary : $92,175.18 - $122,912.29 Annually

Location : throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 0104HSA-25AA (JR)

Department : Human Services Agency

Opening Date : 04 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 5 / 6 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

Be part of the strength of human relationships and community partnerships by becoming an HS Administrative Specialist III for Ventura County!

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• 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's degree.
• Bilingual Incentive - 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.
• Annual Leave Accrual - New regular, full-time employees in this classification will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Redemption - An employee may elect to cash in or redeem up to 100 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• 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 $25,558 annually to offset the purchase of medical, dental, and / or vision insurance for you and your dependents.

Employee only - $509 per biweekly pay period

OUR COUNTY AND COMMUNITY Ventura County is located on California's Gold Coast, approximately 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 20 miles southeast of Santa Barbara. The County includes 42 miles of coastline which is home to the following cities and points of interest : Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura as well as national protected areas such as parts of the Angeles National Forest, Channel Islands National Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Ventura County's beauty and weather combined with a wonderful quality of life are among the many reasons our residents choose to call Ventura County home.

THE AGENCY

To learn about the Human Services Agency, click to view a short video about our multiple departments.

HSA is comprised of nearly 1400 staff members who serve approximately a third of Ventura County residents, all of whom have unique experiences and perspectives. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and assist communities by bringing these values into the workforce.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

Ideal candidates will possess the following competencies :

Typical Qualifications

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

Education and progressively responsible experience related to the specific assignment which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the specific assignment. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically obtained by completion of a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, human services, or closely related field and at least 4 years of responsible lead or supervisory level administrative, project management, or program administration experience in a human services field or related. Substitution : Additional years of related program experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

Worksite reassignments may occur due to changes in facilities or other operational requirements within the business.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

When a disaster strikes of natural or man-made origin, Ventura County employees may be called upon to provide service to the community by assisting in emergency response efforts. This may require employees to work in other locations, different hours, and out of class. At the time of hire, all County employees will be required to sign an Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Disaster Service Workers and Public Employees (Sections 3102 and 3103, Government Code of California).

DESIRED

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE : Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5 : 00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

To apply online, please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 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 for additional information.

No te : 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 & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION : If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) may be conducted. Applications will be evaluated according to the criteria that most closely meets the business needs of the department, so it is essential that applications provide as much relevant details as possible and answer all parts of the application and supplemental questionnaire. (and supplemental questionnaire only if there is one). Only applicants whose submissions most closely match the business needs outlined in the announcement will advance in the process.

NOTE : The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. 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 questions within the application are 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.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%

A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE : If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination 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.

ELIGIBLE LIST

Applicants successfully completing the exam 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 current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent and Extra Help vacancies within the Human Services Agency.

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.

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Jennifer Rayner by email at or by telephone at (805) 477-5390.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

MANAGEMENT

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

No high school diploma or GED

Please indicate the major field of study for the highest level of education you indicated above.

If you selected Other field of study closely related to this position in the question above, please indicate the field of study for your highest level of educational achievement AND how it relates to this position (type N / A if not applicable).

Which option below best describes your full-time progressively responsible lead or supervisory level administrative, project management, and / or program administration experience? (NOTE : Full time is considered 40 hours per week; anything less than that must be prorated.)

Provide a detailed description of your role in the areas of administration, project management, and / or program administration experience within a human service or related field. Include the employer, job title, length of time served in this capacity, and a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities that substantiates the depth and breadth of your experience. If you do not have this type of experience, please type no experience.

Describe your full-scope supervisory experience within a human services or related field. Include the length of time, your job title(s), number and level of employees supervised, and a description of your duties and responsibilities that demonstrates full-scope supervision. If you do not have this type of experience, please type no experience.

Describe your experience managing projects and leading teams or work groups to implement operational changes and goals. Give an example of a project you have worked on, and include the following : A. Your role(s)B. The scope of your responsibilityC. Size of team or work group you ledD. Organizational and time management techniques used to ensure goals and objectives were met and implemented within the required timeline. If you do not have this type of experience, please type no experience.

Describe your experience researching, reading and interpreting codes, regulations, policies, and technical material. Be thorough in your response to demonstrate the scope of your knowledge of codes, regulations, and policies related to your specific assignment(s), your ability to explain technical materials, and your experience serving as a subject matter expert resource to others. If you do not have this type of experience, please type no experience.

Describe your experience preparing and conducting informational or training presentations. Include the topics and the audience level and size. If you do not have this type of experience, please type no experience.

Describe your level of proficiency with automated systems, and your knowledge and experience with the application of computerized programs to work processes / methods related to your specific assignment(s). If you do not have this type of experience, please type no experience.

Provide examples from your work experience which illustrates your leadership and management styles, and your ability to establish cooperative working relationships with clients and colleagues who have diverse backgrounds and characteristics. If you do not have this type of experience, please type no experience.

Please describe your experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, including preparing statistical and narrative reports. If you do not have this type of experience, please type no experience.

County Employees as Disaster Service WorkersPlease acknowledge your understanding and acceptance, by marking Yes below, that incumbents in these positions must be available to work outside their normal schedules, as required, in the event of an emergency incident or disaster as a Disaster Service Worker. This may include evenings, weekends, and extended hours; 24 / 7 availability during an event may be required. Additionally, incumbents may be exposed to unhealthy work conditions depending on the nature of the incident or disaster and must be able to work effectively in a high-stress environment.If you do not understand or are unwilling to accept the work conditions described in the statement above, indicate No.

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