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Job Description
Basic Function and Representative Duties
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BASICFUNCTION:
Plan, organize, control and direct the classified personnel program consistent with the rules and regulations established by the Personnel Commission, the California Education Code, the Board of Education, federal and State laws, serve as secretary to the Personnel Commission; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVEDUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:- Plan,organize,controlanddirecttheclassifiedpersonnelprogramconsistentwiththerulesandregulationsestablishedbythePersonnelCommission,theCaliforniaEducationCode,theBoardofEducation, federal and Statelaws
- Plan,organize,controlanddirecttheclassifiedpersonnelprogram;interpret,applyandassurecompliancewithMeritSystemrulesandregulations,EducationCode,collectivebargainingagreements,andfederalandStatelawsandpolicies;adviseadministrationoninterpretationandapplicationof rules,regulations, policiesand laws
- Coordinateandauthorizeclassifiedpersonnelactionsfornewhires,rehires,promotions,transfers,layoffs,terminations,leaves,newpositions,provisionalandlimitedtermemployment;administerlayoffsand overseethemanagementofseniority andrehirelists
- Overseerecruitment,testing,appointmentandsalaryplacementofemployees;directthedevelopmentandadministrationofexaminations,certifyeligibilitylistsandotheremploymentlistsfor appointment
- Conductandrespondtoadministrativereviewsregardingdisputablemattersrelatedtoworkingoutofclass,performancereviews,disciplinaryletters,grievances,violationsofMeritrules,andviolationsof employmentlawsorpolicies
- ConducttheinteractiveprocessindeterminingreasonableaccommodationsfordisabledorinjuredemployeesandassuretheDistrictisincompliancewithapplicablelawssuchasAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)
- Direct the administration of the classification and compensation plan; make recommendations to the Personnel Commission regarding reclassification and assignment analysis
- CoordinateeffortswiththeDistrict’sRiskManagementdepartmentintheareasofWorkers’Compensation,return-to-workprogramsanddisability;assurecompliancewithrelatedlaws,codes,regulations, policies and procedures
- Train, superviseandevaluatetheperformanceof assignedstaff;interviewand selectemployees andrecommend transfers,reassignment,termination anddisciplinaryactions; monitor performanceevaluations according to established guidelines and procedures
- Coordinatecommunicationsbetweenadministratorsandclassifiedpersonneltoresolveissuesorconcernsandexchangeinformation;provideregularcounseltoadministratorsregardingconflictresolution and employeerelations
- Providetechnicalexpertise,informationandassistancetotheadministratorregardingassignedfunctions;assistintheformulationanddevelopmentofpolicies,proceduresandprogramstoassureaneconomical,safeandefficientworkenvironment;advisetheadministratorofunusualtrendsorproblemsandrecommendappropriatecorrectiveaction;develop,manageandrecommendnewandrevised rulestothePersonnel Commission and theDistrict’sadministrativeteam
- Collaborate and work with the Human Resources Department in the provision of non-merit classified personnel related functions; ensure efficient processes and procedures between Personnel Commission services and Human Resources; serve as an advisor to Human Resources regarding merit rules and regulations
- Plan,organizeandimplementlongandshort-termstaffdevelopmentprograms,policies,procedures,administrativeregulationsandactivitiesdesignedtoenhanceclassifiedpersonnelprogramsandservices
- ServeasSecretarytothePersonnelCommission;prepareagendaitems,attendmeetingsandoverseethepreparationofminutes;organizeemployeedisciplinehearingsandactasadvisortotheCommission
- If requested, serve as a subject matter expert in merit rules and regulations to both District and classified employee representatives; may recommend or suggest solutions to classified employment problems or issues
- Directthepreparationandmaintenanceofavarietyofnarrativeandstatisticalreports,recordsandfilesrelatedtoclassifiedpersonnelandassignedactivities;prepareandmaintainrecordsandreportsrelatedtoassigned activities
- Develop and preparetheannual preliminarybudgetfor thePersonnel Commission;analyzeandreviewbudgetaryand financial data; control andauthorizeexpenditures inaccordancewithestablished limitations;prepareannual reportfor thePersonnel Commission
- Advise District and employee representatives on classified disciplinary procedures; may assist in the development of employee training programs to address employee performance deficiencies
- Operatestandardofficeequipmentincludingcopier,scanner,faxmachine,telephone,laptop,computer and assigned software;driveavehicleto conductwork
- Attendandconductavarietyofmeetingsasassigned;participateinnegotiationsforclassifiedbargaining units;prepareanddeliver presentations
- Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Planning, organization and direction of the classified personnel program Merit System rules and regulations
Public meeting protocols related to compliance with The Brown Act
Budget preparation and control
Oral and written communication skills Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
State and federal laws, codes and regulations concerning personnel administration including equal employment opportunity, ADA and others
Principles, techniques and methods of recruitment, assessment, selection, training, classification and compensation
Collective bargaining agreements, labor relations and union contracts
Pay compensation plans
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Operation of a computer and assigned software
ABILITYTO:
Plan, organize, control and direct the classified personnel program
Coordinate the recruiting, interviewing, testing, selecting and placement of classified personnel Supervise the performance of assigned personnel
Administer layoff and reemployment activities
Coordinate communications between administrators and classified personnel
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Prepare and deliver oral presentations
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Operate a computer and assigned office equipment
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action Meet schedules and timelines
Work independently with little direction
Plan and organize work
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical records and reports
Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration or related field and seven years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a human resources program.
LICENSESANDOTHERREQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and proof of insurance
Working Conditions and Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Officeenvironment
Drivingavehicleto conductwork
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchangeinformation andmakepresentationsSeeing toreada varietyofmaterials
Dexterityof hands andfingersto operateacomputerkeyboard
HAZARDS:
Contactwith dissatisfiedorabusiveindividuals
Filing Deadline:
September 9, 2024 11:59 p.m.,
Incomplete applications and faxed materials will not be considered. A completed application, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4615593-0/executive-director-classified-personnel?keyword=executive%20director%20&location=berkeley&pagetype=searchPage
This is a recruitment between the Berkeley Unified School District Personnel Commission and the CA School Personnel Commissioners Association.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
BENEFITS: Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and families in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer-paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short-term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
VACATION: Classified (non-represented) Management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:
Eighteen (18) working days per year.
HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)
Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)
New Year's Holiday (2 Days)
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Spring Board Holiday
Malcolm X's Birthday
Memorial Day
School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:
Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.
Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Berkeley Unified School District
Show moreAbout the District
Since the founding of the University of California, Berkeley in 1868 and the establishment of Berkeley’s first high school in 1879, Berkeley’s community has been proud to be a leader in public education. In 1968, the Berkeley Unified School District was the nation’s first school district to desegregate without a court order. What you should know about our District:
- Students are our priority.
- We take pride in our diversity.
- We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students.
- We treat each other with respect and act with integrity.
Berkeley Unified is responsible for educating more than 9,400 individual students in 11 public elementary schools, 3 middle schools, one comprehensive high school, and an alternative high school. In addition, the district has 3 preschool facilities and an Adult School serving several thousand students each year. With a tradition of excellence rooted in a vibrant community, Berkeley Unified alumni have become national and international leaders in business, civic society, politics, academia, sports and the arts. Students and staff in Berkeley Unified come from a wide variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, surrounded by one of the most intellectually and culturally rich regions in the United States.
The Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals of Berkeley Unified are encapsulated in the four E’s:
- Excellence
- Equity
- Engagement
- Enrichment
Excellence in Learning, in Teaching, and in Service to our Students and Families
Equity in Access, in Resource Allocation, and Educational Outcomes
Engagement with Parents, Guardians, Families, and Community
Enrichment in Curriculum with Music & the Arts, Libraries, Gardens & Nutrition, Science & Health, Physical Education & Sports
Parent and Community Involvement
The Vision for BUSD is one in which parents, family, and community are an integral part of each school. When parents and families get personally involved in education, their children do better in school and grow up to be more successful in life. This is why Berkeley has dedicated resources and specialized staff to support the home-school partnership and to give all parents/guardians access to understanding opportunities and services available for their children.Public Support
Over the past 25 years, the Berkeley Unified School District’s ability to provide well-rounded educational resources and opportunities to all students has been significantly boosted by the generous financial support of local taxes that augment the General Fund for specific purposes.Berkeley voters have overwhelmingly supported the Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP), a special local tax first adopted in 1986 and renewed consistently since then, most recently as Measure A in 2006. (1986 to present)
Berkeley voters are as committed to the safety and modernization of school and district facilities as to the students and educational programs they house, most recently evidenced in the renewal of a maintenance special tax and a new facilities bond in 2010.
- Facilities Bonds (1992, Measure BB of 2002, Measure I of 2010)
- Maintenance Parcel Tax (Measure H of 2010)
Very Low Class Size
Berkeley Public schools have among the lowest class sizes in the state. While many school districts have exceeded 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, thanks to the BSEP tax measure Berkeley has maintained 20:1 since 1984. Grades 4 and 5 classrooms have average student-teacher ratios of 26-1, again much lower than the state average.- All Berkeley elementary schools have fewer students than the state average of 525 students — in fact, the Berkeley average is 375.
- The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in middle school is less than 28:1, and many math classes are 20:1.
- The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in high schools is 28:1.
Because the Berkeley community recognizes that public education is the cornerstone of a productive, creative, and healthy society, all of our schools benefit from the generosity of monetary and in-kind donations. Visit our “Public Support” page to find out more about the generosity and commitment of our supporters and how the many different funding and volunteer organizations enhance each child’s education in the Berkeley Public Schools.
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