Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.

DESCRIPTION

THE POSITION:

Under general direction, to perform professional, human resources management work in a County department or agency assisting, developing and maintaining a program of human resources management and administration including, recruitment/staffing, workforce planning, training and development, examination development and administration, employee selection, position classification, performance evaluations, affirmative action, disciplinary and grievance procedures and employee relations; and to perform other related duties.

For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit: Departmental Human Resources Officer, (#0460).

THE VACANCIES:

We are currently recruiting to establish a countywide eligible list that will be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy in this classification.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

In addition to the minimum qualifications and knowledge and skills listed below, ideal candidates for these positions will have track records of successfully assisting, developing and maintaining a program of human resources management and administration including, recruitment/staffing, workforce planning, training and development, examination development and administration, employee selection, position classification, performance evaluations, affirmative action, disciplinary and grievance procedures and employee relations; and they perform other related duties as needed. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the Departmental Human Resources Officer will possess the following critical attributes:

• A resourceful advisor who seeks to understand problems and provide accurate and timely guidance to employees, contractors, managers, supervisors, and others seeking information about human resource-related activities;
• Someone who develops collaborative relationships in an effort to facilitate and accomplish work goals;
• A professional who is a detail-oriented strategic thinker, who seeks, collects, and synthesizes information from a variety of sources to make recommendation;
• Someone who demonstrates a collaborative, eager spirit to actively participate as a member of a team;
• A strong communicator, both orally and in writing, who clearly conveys information and ideas to a variety of individuals or groups; an individual who effectively presents and receives information and concepts and who actively listens to ensure understanding;
• An effective planner who organizes work activities, manages several tasks at once, and ensures that the work is completed efficiently;
• A problem solver, who identifies problems and uses logic, judgment, and data to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve the desired organizational goals or outcomes;
• Someone who works effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or background; and
• A technically knowledgeable human resources practitioner who applies knowledge of Federal, State, local and/or private sector Human Resources laws, rules and regulations and who understands human resources programmatic terminology, procedures and practices, and who demonstrates continued exposure to current trends and developments in the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Departmental Human Resources Officer Trainee or 18 months as a Human Resources Trainee in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

The equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a Human Resources Technician or in an equivalent or higher classification performing human resources related activities in the Alameda County classified service.

Substitution:

Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy "Management and Supervision Certificate Program' may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience.

OR

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required qualifying experience.

OR III

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of three years of full time professional level human resources management experience involving compensation analysis, workforce planning, training and development, recruitment/staffing employee relations, requiring the use of the knowledge and skills described in this specification.

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:

Knowledge of:

Recruitment & Staffing

• Public human resources administration including job analysis and position classification, conducting audits, wage and salary administration, recruitment and personnel selection, employer-employee relations, and training.
• Federal, State and local laws, rules and guidelines relating to the hiring process and other areas of human resources-related activities.
• Internal workforce assessment techniques & employment policies, practices, & procedures
• Federal, State and local laws, rules and guidelines relating to the hiring process and other areas of human resource-related activities.
• Successful recruiting strategies to attract high caliber diversity candidates.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Knowledge of labor relations laws, practices, and trends
• Progressive discipline
• Grievance resolution
• Consultative & coaching skills with managers
• Investigative and interview techniques
• Labor relations laws, practices and trends.

Health & Safety

• Federal, State and Local workplace health, safety, security & privacy laws & regulations.
• Enforcing procedures of workplace safety, health & security.
• Awareness of potential violent behavior and workplace violence conditions.

Administrative

• Computer applications and hardware and software related to the work.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate commitment to the county's mission, credo, and goals.
• Be visionary, strategic, and innovative, working with change.
• Collaborate with other agencies and departments to meet overall countywide needs while leveraging financial and other resources.
• Use business acumen to build a strong organization that delivers results.
• Use interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.
• Promote personal and professional growth for self and others.
• Provide the highest level of service delivery to diverse customers.
• Work effectively as a member and leader of diverse teams.
• Plan and organize workload.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Create HR policies, programs, and services with Diversity imbedded.
• Create employee programs that will demonstrate to the community the organization's commitment to Diversity.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

1. A review of applicants' application 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 determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the process.
3. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

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.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov.

RECRUITMENT AND 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 RECRUITMENT PLAN:

Deadline for Filing:

5:00:00 PM, Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Review of Minimum Qualifications:

Friday, July 17, 2026
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified

August 14, 2026
Virtual Civil Service Oral Examination:

Ratings of Oral Examination:

August 14 - August 24, 2026

August 25 - September 4, 2026

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
Departmental Hiring Interviews: End of September 2026

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

BENEFITS

The 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 employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. 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
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