Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of human resources programs related to recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, employee and organizational development, risk management, and loss prevention; formulates program policies, goals, and directives; coordinates assigned activities and fosters cooperating working relationships with other County departments, officials, outside agencies, and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional leadership and direction to assigned staff; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned management. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the operations of human resources programs through assigned staff. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program. Employees serve as a manager, specialist, liaison, and advocate for the program, with regular contact and interactions with senior management positions, other public agencies, public and private community organizations, regulatory and governmental agencies, and members of the public.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Experience:

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License or evidence of equivalent mobility, to be maintained throughout employment.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

*NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: (442) 265-1017 (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).

About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.