What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Resources Specialist I position at County of Solano?
This is the entry level of this series for employees seeking a career progression to an assignment involving both public assistance eligibility and employment services work. Incumbents attend training sessions and work under close supervision to learn regulations, work procedures, forms and public assistance and/or employment program requirements. After the initial orientation and training period, employees are placed in a unit where on-the-job training experience is gained to attain and demonstrate the level of competency in assigned duties necessary for promotion to the full working level of Employment Resources Specialist II.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent;
AND
Experience:
Pattern A: One (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist II (Eligibility Worker II) in a California County Department of Social Services,
OR
Pattern B: One (1) year of experience performing vocational guidance services, employment counseling or placement work in a government funded employment.
AND
Completion of the equivalent of 15 semester units, 20 quarter units or 22.5 continuing education credits preferably in behavioral science in sociology, psychology, counseling, vocational guidance or coursework related to public assistance grant programs or the provision of employment services. This required coursework may be obtained through colleges, universities, university extension, business school, or employer provided career development training. A continuing education unit is equivalent to point sixty (.60) semester units.
OR
Pattern C: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in behavioral science in sociology, psychology, counseling, vocational guidance or coursework related to public assistance grant programs or the provision of employment services or a closely related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License: Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C. The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.
SELECTION PROCESS
03/24/2025 - Tentative week for written exam.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application final filing deadline.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSEducation documents may be required for this position. Applicants qualifying under Pattern B must submit a copy of their college transcripts (official or unofficial which verify the institution, student, courses, and units completed) by the final filing deadline. Applicants qualifying under Pattern C must submit a copy of their college degree (verifying date, degree, and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Applicants qualifying under Pattern B or C who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Employment Resources Specialist I) and the recruitment number (25-441040-01) in your email or fax.
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”)
in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
