Director of Employment Services/Personnel Commission

Ventura County Community College District

• $150K — $202K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, human resources, or related field plus 4 years in HR operations, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • 2 years of experience supervising a human resources function.
  • Experience under a civil service system or Merit System preferred.
  • Knowledge of public human resources administration principles, laws, and trends.
  • Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.

Responsibilities

  • Direct HR functions including recruitment, job classification, and compliance with Merit System law.
  • Develop and implement recruitment plans and coordinate job fairs.
  • Provide technical expertise to the Personnel Commission on HR procedures.
  • Administer Merit System procedures related to employment and personnel matters.
  • Serve as secretary to the Personnel Commission, managing agendas and records.
  • Oversee classification and compensation functions for positions across the district.
  • Prepare and present reports on HR operations and compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Participation in a retirement savings plan.
  • Generous leave policies including vacation and sick leave.
  • Professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
  • Supportive work environment promoting diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Salary: $12,576.00 - $16,852.75 Monthly
Location : District Administrative Center (Camarillo CA), CA
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number:
Department: DAC/Human Resources
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, and the Personnel Commission, direct a variety of human resources functions including employment, recruitment, job classification/compensation for academic and classified positions, and plan and direct the human resources management program in conformance with Merit System law and the rules, regulations, and standards of the Personnel Commission; serve as secretary to the Personnel Commission.

There is currently one full-time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) vacancy located at the District Administrative Center.
This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, non-bilingual and bilingual, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK
The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions, and provides leadership and services to the District's three colleges.

More information about the District Administrative Center can be found here:

SALARY PLACEMENT

Generally, salary placement is on the first step of the salary range.

Advanced step placement may be granted depending on related education and experience.

Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.
New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in

Representative Duties

Direct the activities and operations associated with all managerial, faculty, and classified recruitment, testing, selection, and retention of employees, ensuring compliance with District policies and procedures, rules, and state and federal regulations.E

Develop and administer a recruitment plan for all positions within the college system; plan and coordinate recruitment activities, including creating and scheduling ads in a variety of locations, determining sources of applicants, and ensure attendance and development of job fairs and applicant assistance programs. E

Provide technical expertise and propose to the Personnel Commission procedures required for administration of the classified human resources/personnel program in conformance with the Merit System Article of the Education Code and other pertinent laws and regulations. E

Administer Merit System procedures in relation to applications, examinations, promotions, resignations, discipline, layoff, transfer, and a variety of other matters necessary to assure compliance with Merit System provisions and commission rules and regulations; conduct investigations of Merit System operations as necessary. E

Serve as secretary to the Personnel Commission; prepare agendas, attend commission meetings, present staff reports and recommendations, and direct the preparation and maintenance of official records and minutes; and prepare, recommend, and administer the annual budget for commission approval. E

Assist the Personnel Commission in prescribing and amending rules; recommend rule changes to the Personnel Commission as necessary to assure the efficiency of the classified service and the selection and retention of employees on the basis of merit and fitness; and notify classified exclusive representative of proposed changes or additions in Personnel Commission rules and respond to the concerns and/or demands to bargain the impacts thereof. E

Develop and supervise the maintenance of on-line/paper applicant records and files and related computerized databases and spreadsheets; track and prepare related reports as necessary. E

Direct the maintenance of the on-line requisition and applicant processing system; ensure accessibility and accuracy of postings; approve and deactivate users accounts as necessary; review and approve position requisitions for postings internally and on the web; and serve as liaison with provider to ensure accuracy and currency of forms, links etc. E

Oversee and coordinate classification and compensation functions; administer classification and organization studies for new and existing positions of all levels within the classified and academic systems; ensure accurate and current classification specifications; recommend changes to classification plan and to the allocation of positions; direct the development and maintenance of classification specifications; recommend new classes and the reclassification of existing classes; present recommendations to the Personnel Commission and/or governing board; and chair related committees. E

Oversee and coordinate the development of appropriate and valid examinations and screening processes for employment including screening criteria, written and oral questions, and performance and skills testing. E

Approve screening panel members and criteria regarding examination/screening/interview procedures and rating criteria; review examination/interview results; counsel applicants regarding results; and analyze and respond to examination/interview appeals. E

Recommend whether the Personnel Commission or a hearing officer should conduct hearing; make necessary arrangements, to include subpoena of witnesses and production of records. E

Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and committees as the official representative of the Personnel Commission. E

Coordinate and compile a variety of reports required for state and local use; conduct and respond to salary surveys and requests for information. E

Meet and consult with employees, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies regarding related human resources policies, procedures, laws, codes, rules, regulations, and the administration of related classified and academic human resources programs. E

Prepare formal notices/agendas for employee and human resources transactions; compose a variety of correspondence including inter-office communications, forms, letters, memoranda, contracts, special projects, Board and Personnel Commission agendaitems, handbooks, and other materials. E

Develop and maintain Personnel Commission annual report, brochures, flyers, Internet web pages, and other related public information programs. E

Provide information to supervisors, managers and employees regarding union agreements, Personnel Commission rules, policies, and procedures; administer contracts as assigned. E

Assure that employment function complies with EEO guidelines, ADA, Education Code, District policy, and staff diversity programs; review personnel practices to eliminate artificial barriers to employment and continuously improve operations and service. E

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned employees, set performance requirements and goals, monitor and coach for improvement, promote excellence and customer service, and take disciplinary action if needed according to District rules. E

Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E

Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties
Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, human resources administration, psychology, industrial relations, or a closely related field AND four years of professional-level experience in the area of human resources operations including recruitment, selection, and job classification/compensation AND two years of experience leading/supervising a human resources function.
OR

A master's degree in public administration, business administration, human resources administration, psychology, industrial relations, or a closely related field and three years of professional-level experience in the area of human resources operations including recruitment, selection, and job classification/compensation AND two years of experience leading/supervising a human resources function.

Human resources experience functioning under the principle of a civil service system or Merit System is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles, practices, techniques, laws, and trends of public human resources administration, including employment, recruitment, qualification determination and examination, selection, classification, and compensation
Applicable provisions of the Education and Labor Codes governing human resources practices in California community colleges Civil Service or Merit Systems as applied to personnel administration in an educational institution
District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Interviewing principles and techniques
Computer software such as spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and email
Methods, practices, terminology, procedures, and equipment used in human resources administration
Equal employment opportunity guidelines, laws, and regulations
Principles and methods for conducting analysis of procedures and improving operational services

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, and direct the classified and academic personnel programs in conformance with the Merit System Article of the Education Code
Read, interpret, apply, and explain applicable rules, laws, and procedures
Work confidentially with discretion
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Compose correspondence and written materials
Work independently with little direction
Plan and organize work
Meet schedules and timelines
Train, supervise and evaluate personnel
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of district administrators, employees, representatives of public agencies and private organizations, and exclusive bargaining representatives
Provide assistance to supervisors and administrators concerning human resources programs, functions, policies and procedures
Gather, evaluate, and summarize data, and prepare and present effective written and oral reports
Prepare and maintain records and reports for academic and classified employees
Assure compliance with district, county, state and federal regulations and guidelines concerning human resources administration
Oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of manual and automated personnel records and files
Investigate complaints and make appropriate recommendations
Learn, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Demonstrate empathy, value, and appreciation for the experiences of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic communities
Be sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and promote and remove barriers to equal opportunity and participation
Supplemental Information
EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
This is an examination open to the public and current District employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.
The examination process may consist of any of the following components:
A) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:
A T&E is an assessment of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. Please be sure to answer every component

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