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Messenger Job at Alameda County

Alameda County Oakland, CA

. Only the following file types may be uploaded: .doc, .jpg, .pdf, .xls, .txt, .rtf. You may also email a scanned copy of the required documents to ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG before the last day of filing.

Note: To upload your DMV printout follow the instructions located on the Resume Tab of your application. The Resume Tab is located at the top of the screen after you have completed this supplemental questionnaire. Please remember to upload only ONE (1) document with all your files and NOT multiple files of your document.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online.

DESCRIPTION




THE AGENCY
Alameda County's General Services Agency delivers a host of support services to County departments and agencies. These services fall into several major categories: Technical — architectural, engineering, energy and hazardous materials management; Building Maintenance — building maintenance and repairs, janitorial services and minor remodeling and alterations; Construction — new facilities and major remodeling; Procurement — purchasing and contract administration; Fleet Services; Early Care and Education Planning; Human Resources, Payroll, Information Systems and Parking Administration.

THE POSITION
Under direction, to pick up, sort and deliver intra County and other mail, correspondence, records and small amounts of supplies and other materials to County and other offices; and to do related work as required.

Messengers are assigned to drive light vans on specific routes throughout the County or work on foot delivering mail and supplies from office to office within specific County complexes or buildings, such duties constituting the totality of the position. They differ from Truck Drivers who typically drive 2 1/2-ton trucks delivering or picking up equipment, furniture, bulky supplies, large amounts of foodstuffs, or trash.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have a safe driving record, be able to drive-in all-weather conditions, lift up to 50 pounds, and have experience as a driver, courier, messenger or related occupation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Ability to:

  • Drive safely and skillfully.
  • Follow written and oral instructions.
  • Do manual labor.
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for mail, and on occasion, valuables such as cash, payroll warrants and drugs.
  • Plan, organize and coordinate own work to meet scheduled routes.
  • Sort and categorize mail, packages, flats and other materials according to several categories.
  • Read and memorize names and numbers rapidly.
  • Read and utilize maps effectively.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for long periods of time.
  • Do clerical duties, such as filling out forms, reports, charts, etc.
  • Work independently with minimum or remote supervision.
  • Interact effectively with County employees and members of the public.
  • Learn to operate a two-way radio for emergency communications.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

1) A review of candidates' applications 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.
2) A review of the supplemental questionnaire to further verify knowledge, skill and ability.
3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

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.

For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

Selection Plan

Applicants will be informed via email 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 SELECTION PLAN
Deadline for Filing:
5:00:00 p.m., Monday, November 28, 2022


Review of Minimum Qualifications & Supplemental Questionnaires:
by week of December 5, 2022


Oral Examination:
Week of January 23, 2023

*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 County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. 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 accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

BENEFITS

Alameda 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 different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

  • Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
  • Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
  • Vision or Vision Reimbursement
  • Share the Savings
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
  • County Allowance Credit
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
  • Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

  • Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
  • Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual
  • Vacation purchase program
  • Catastrophic Sick Leave
  • Group Auto/Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Guaranteed Ride Home
  • Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
  • Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
  • Child Care Resources
  • 1st United Services Credit Union
  • Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the




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