PROGRAMMER/ANALYST – SENIOR - 1464

OPENING: AUGUST 14, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 49    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $44,642 - $65,095 DOE

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or closely related field, and three years of programming experience in at least two of the following areas: Compiled Languages, Windows Programming Languages, SQL, or relational databases.  (Four years of programming experience may substitute for the degree requirement.)  OR  An Associate's degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in Computer Science, Information Systems, Programming or Systems Analysis and five years of programming and systems analysis to include at least two of the following areas: Compiled Languages, Windows Programming Language, SQL or relational database systems (RDBS).  OR  Three years of experience with Pima County as a Programmer/Analyst.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A minimum of five years programming experience.
2. A minimum of two years programming with C#.NET or VB.NET.
3. A minimum of two years experience writing SQL/PLSQL.
4. Experience with ASP.net and Web services.

This position is in the Information Technology Division of the Recorder’s Office.

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SUPPLY TECHNICIAN – PRINCIPAL - 1213

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 33    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $31,356

Minimum Qualifications:  Three years of experience in receipt, inventorying, storage and distribution of supplies, materials and/or equipment.  OR  Two years of experience with Pima County as a Supply Technician, Supply Processing and Distribution Technician I or Supply, Processing and Distribution Technician.  OR  One year of experience with Pima County as a Supply Technician-Senior, Supply, Processing and Distribution Technician II or Supply, Processing and Distribution Technician-Senior.

Licenses and certificates:  A valid Arizona Class D Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.

Special Notice Items: Must have the ability to lift, carry, push and pull fifty pounds or more; stoop and bend; wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and independently move and manipulate heavy objects.  A post offer medical screening is required of the successful candidate prior to employment. At time of interview, applicants are required to provide a complete five year Motor Vehicle Report from all states where licensed.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience ordering, receiving, storage, inventory control and distribution in a warehouse setting.
2. Experience maintaining and conducting inventory.
3. Experience issuing and delivering supplies and equipment using a computerized system.
4. Knowledge of warehouse personal protective equipment (PPE), safety practices and procedures.
5. Experience with warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks, and pallet dollies.

There are three positions in the Roger Road and Ina Road Treatment Division of the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - 4117

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: M1    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $25,210

 Minimum Qualifications:  A high school diploma or GED and six months of behavioral health work experience.

COPY OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED CERTIFICATE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.  APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE DIPLOMA OR GED.

Licenses and Certificates:  A valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License, Current CPR (approved adult and child), First Aid certification from an accredited certifying agency, and Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Clearance Card for work with vulnerable adults and children are required at the time of appointment. Maintaining identified licenses and certifications is required as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain such licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A minimum of three years experience in behavioral health work (behavioral health education may substitute for two years of experience).
2. Experience in treatment plan development and goal planning.

This position is in the Behavioral Health Division of Pima Health System.

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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - 4143

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: M2    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $44,283 - $54,184 DOE

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (B.S.N.) from a nationally accredited college or university.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Arizona is required at the time of appointment, and must be maintained as a condition of employment.  A valid Arizona driver’s license and access to a registered/insured vehicle for business travel is required (business mileage reimbursed). 

Special Notice Items:  This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background and motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience providing health safety and consultation in children’s group settings.
2. Completion of training based on the National Training Institute for Child Care Health Consultants.
3. Two years pediatric or school nursing experience.

There are three grant-funded positions in the Public Health Nursing Division of the Health Department.

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CLINICAL DIETICIAN – SENIOR - 4348

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 46    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $41,625

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor's degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management or a closely related field and current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) plus two years experience as a dietician.

Licenses and Certificates: Registered as a Dietician (RD) by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) is required at the time of appointment.  A current Arizona Class D Driver’s License is required at time of appointment.

Special Notice Items:  Access to a registered/insured vehicle for business travel is required (business mileage is reimbursed).  This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background and motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications:

This grant-funded position is in the Public Health Nursing Division of the Health Department.

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CASE MANAGER – 5224

OPENING:  SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING:  SEPTEMBER 11, 2009, 5:00 P.M.

Grade:  M2     Minimum Annual Starting Salary:  $36,119

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from an approved school of nursing and two years of professional nursing experience. Additional relevant experience and/or education may substitute. OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social or Behavioral Science, or a closely related field and two years of experience providing social services. Additional relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.

Licenses and Certificates:  Possession of a Class D Arizona driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Special Notice Items: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that some positions within this classification may have a high or moderate risk of blood-borne pathogens.  In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines Tuberculin (TB) screening, Hepatitis B vaccinations and safety training and equipment will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Five years of extensive experience dealing with disabled adults, including the elderly.
2. Masters degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Counseling or related Behavioral Sciences.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant community resources dealing with the elderly, developmentally disabled and mental health services.
4. Knowledge of fiduciary practice and experience with Title 14 and Title 36.
5. Experience in budgeting and managing client assets.
6. Spanish speaking helpful.

This position is with the Public Fiduciary Department.

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SOCIAL SERVICES AIDE – 5241

(PREFERENCE GIVEN TO PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY)

OPENING:  SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING:  SEPTEMBER 11, 2009, 5:00 P.M.

Grade:  23     Minimum Annual Starting Salary:  $25,944

Minimum Qualifications:  One year of interviewing experience involving the application of regulations and completion of course-work for a Basic Certificate from an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school in either Social Services, Social Services Substance Abuse, Social Services Domestic Violence Intervention, or Social Services Eating Disorders. (An additional six months of work experience in the areas of counseling, rehabilitation, social services, social work, human services management, sociology, or a behavioral field may be substituted for education.) OR Two years of experience as an Office Support Level II within Pima County in a social services or eligibility setting. OR One year of experience as an Office Support Level III within Pima County in a social services or eligibility setting.

Licenses and Certificates:  A valid Arizona Class D driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Special Notice Items: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that some positions within this classification may have a high or moderate risk of blood-borne pathogens.  In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines Tuberculin (TB) screening, Hepatitis B vaccinations and safety training and equipment will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Eligibility determination experience.
2. Proficiency in speaking Spanish (some reading and writing).
3. Five years documented experience in effective and respectful interactions with the public.
4. Documented history of effective collaborations with other private/public entities including churches, hospitals, law enforcement social services and community organizations.
5. Knowledge of mortuary/funeral industry and local community.
6. Project coordination skills.

This position is with the Public Fiduciary Department.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES INTAKE SPECIALIST - 1188

(PREFERENCE GIVEN TO PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY)

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 24    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $26,425

This classification prepares eligibility intakes for families needing emergency assistance and/or employment and training services.

Minimum Qualifications:  One year of interviewing experience involving the application of regulations. (Relevant education may substitute for the aforementioned experience.) OR  Two years of general work experience involving public contact and the application of regulations. (Relevant education may substitute for the aforementioned experience.)  OR  One year of experience with Pima County as an Office Support Level III.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bilingual English/Spanish.
2. Have customer service experience.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of community resources.
4. Have experience with income eligibility screening.
5. Have previous experience in a One Stop environment.

There are three positions in the Employment and Training Division of the Community Services Department.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR - 1452

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 60    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $57,174 - $84,003

The Information Technology Department of Pima County has an opening for the position of Wireless Services Supervisor.  The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, planning and supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of the voice and data wireless communication technology environment.

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university or technical/trade school in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology or other closely related field and two years of experience in enterprise hardware and software installation, telecommunications or wireless communication systems, configuration and support, or a combination of experience in two or more of these areas, plus one year of lead/supervisory experience in an Information System (IS) setting (including telecommunications and/or wireless communications).  (Additional relevant education from an accredited college, university or technical/trade school may be substituted for up to one year of the general experience requirement. Lead/supervisory experience may be concurrent with the required general experience.)  OR  Five years of experience in enterprise hardware and software installation or communication systems (either telecommunications or wireless), configuration and support, or a combination of experience in two or more of these areas, and two years of lead or supervisory experience in an Information Technology (IT) setting (including telecommunications or wireless communications).  (Additional relevant education from an accredited college, university or technical/trade school may substitute for up to two years of the general experience requirement. Lead/supervisory experience may be concurrent with the required general experience.)  OR  Two years of experience with Pima County as an Information Technology Systems Analyst or Communication & Radio Shop Foreman.  OR  One year of experience with Pima County as an Information Systems Manager.

Applicants must submit a completed Pima County application and a current resume.

Licenses and Certificates:  A valid Class D Driver's License initially and an Arizona license within three months of start date.

Special Notice Items:  This position may require irregular work schedules and/or travel.  This position may carry a low risk of exposure to infectious diseases.  Therefore, special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to ensure employee health and safety.  This position will require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation, polygraph test, and/or drug screening by law enforcement agencies at time of appointment.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:  This position may require climbing/work on towers, elevated or below-grade platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A minimum of five years experience in Wireless Systems Engineering and Maintenance coordinating and managing the engineering and delivery of wireless systems implementation, support, migration and upgrade services.
2. A minimum of two years experience in Project Management within a wireless system environment.
3. A minimum of five years experience in Operational and Device Management within a wireless system environment.
4. A minimum of three years experience in personnel supervision within a wireless system environment.

This position is in the Wireless Division of the Information Technology Department.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - 1722

(PREFERENCE GIVEN TO COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYEES AS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY)

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 40    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $36,293

The successful candidate will work in the One Stop Career Center providing case management services to eligible, unemployed persons as they overcome barriers and obtain training as steps to employment.

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Counseling/Guidance, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, Marketing or a related field and two years of experience in job development or personnel recruitment. [A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the cited disciplines may substitute for one year of the required experience]  OR   Six years of professional level experience in job development, case management, personnel recruitment, career guidance, counseling, psychology or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. At least three years experience working with adults, youth, and dislocated workers seeking training and employment.
2. Familiarity with the Tucson employment market.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of local resources that are available to help low-income families.
4. Previous experience working in a One Stop Career Center setting.

There are two grant-funded positions in the Employment and Training Division of the Community Services Department.

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PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT SPECIALIST – 3530

(PREFERENCE GIVEN TO SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES AS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY)

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade:  25     Minimum Annual Starting Salary:  $26,917

Minimum Qualifications:  A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification and three years of public contact experience in a law enforcement, corrections, probation or legal setting; OR Four years of direct public contact experience requiring explanation and interpretation of rules, regulations and policies to the public; OR Two years of experience as a certified law enforcement or Corrections officer.

Licenses and Certificates: Within six months of appointment, employees must attain access certification for all criminal history databases/communications systems required of assigned position (e.g., NCIC, ACIC, FORCE, inmate records, etc.); maintenance of such certifications is required as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain required access certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions within this classification may require the ability to react to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively; work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time; hear and understand speech and radio transmissions. Other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Special Notice Items: All positions require satisfactory completion of a background investigation due to need for access to law enforcement, corrections or court facilities, property, communications systems and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, databases and evidentiary materials. Pre-/post-appointment drug screening and polygraph examinations are required of all positions in this classification due to need for access as described above. Department of Labor Regulation CFR 1910.1030 requires notification that some positions in this classification may have a high or moderate risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens or infections diseases, due to contact with the public, evidence, detainees and/or inmates. Any required immunizations, personal safety and protective equipment and training will be provided.

Applicants must not have any felony convictions and must be willing to work in a Jail environment.

There are two positions requiring rotating shifts and rotating days in the Pima County Sheriff’s Department Adult Detention Center.

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CORRECTIONS COOK – 4361

(PREFERENCE GIVEN TO PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY)

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, 5:00 P.M.

Grade:  26     Minimum Hourly Starting Salary:  $13.18

Minimum Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience in large-scale food preparation*, one (1) year of which must be in volume cooking. (Experience applying food service sanitation regulations may substitute for up to one year of the food preparation experience.) OR Two years of experience with Pima County as a Senior Food Service Worker.

*Large-scale food preparation includes food preparation in an institutional setting (e.g., hospital, nursing home, corrections/detention facilities, school or industrial plant cafeterias), large full-service and fast food restaurants, commercial cafeterias/buffets, hotel/convention banquet facilities, military feeding facilities (ashore or afloat) or similar mass-feeding or catering operations.

Licenses and Certificates:  A valid Arizona Class D Driver's License is required.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:  The ability to: lift and carry up to 50 pounds; stand for extended periods of time; work in extremes of heat, moisture and humidity; properly wear required safety clothing and/or equipment; tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals. Some positions within this classification may require the ability to react to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively; work in confined spaces for prolong periods of time; hear and understand speech and radio transmissions.

Special Notice Items: Due to need for access to law enforcement, detention or correctional facilities, satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement is required. Applicants must not have any felony convictions and must be willing to work in a Jail environment.

This part-time position requiring rotating shifts and rotating days is with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department Adult Detention Center.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST - 4620

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 49    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: $44,642

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or Biosystems Analysis and two years of technical experience in water treatment and waste, air quality control, or environmental engineering. (A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for one year of the required experience)  OR  An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with minimum of 18 credit hours in an Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or Biosystems Analysis and four years of technical experience in water treatment and waste, air quality control, or environmental engineering.

A supplement must be submitted with application if qualifying with college course work.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience performing routine mathematical and engineering calculations with regard to environmental pollution control technology.
2. Experience coordinating and participating in compliance evaluations of permitted sources.
3. Knowledge of relevant County Ordinances, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
4. Experience with public interaction and good written and oral communication skills.
5. Experience in engineering, air quality emissions, and air quality control systems.
6. Experience designing environmental quality data collection systems and specialized environmental quality control methods using computer automated systems, databases and research techniques.
7. Experience preparing written reports and correlating resulting scientific data for use in the development of environmental quality control strategies.
8. A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.

There are two positions in the Air Quality Division of the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality.

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CASE MANAGER - 5224

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: M2    Minimum Annual Starting Salary: DOE

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of professional nursing experience.  Additional relevant experience and/or education may be substituted.  OR  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social or Behavioral Science, or a closely related field and two years of experience providing social services.  Additional relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.

Licenses and Certificates:  A valid Class D Arizona Driver's License required at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

This position is in the Case Management Division of Pima Health System.

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SHERIFF’S 9-1-1 DISPATCHER - 3527

OPENING: SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 25, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 38    Minimum Hourly Starting Salary: $16.71  (Trainee** position: $15.88/hr)

Minimum Qualifications: Eighteen (18) months of experience as a dispatcher receiving and dispatching law enforcement emergency and non-emergency calls. OR Successful completion of the Public Safety Tele-Communicator OR Sheriff’s 9-1-1 Dispatcher Trainee Program. OR One year of experience with Pima County as a Public Safety 9-1-1 Communicator OR Sheriff’s 9-1-1 Call Taker.

**The Pima County Trainee Program: Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for a Trainee position. All Trainees must meet the minimum qualifications by the end of the training period. The Pima County Trainee Program provides training related to the basic knowledge, skills and abilities required by the classification to enable the Trainee to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification within the specified time limits of the program. The Trainee Program lasts a minimum of six (6) months and maximum of eighteen (18) months. During the training period, the incumbent is paid at 5 percent less than the entry level of grade 38. For specific details, refer to the Pima County Trainee Program, available at the Human Resources Department.

Licenses and Certifications: All positions require attaining and maintaining access certification by the Sheriff’s Department, State and Federal agencies for criminal history databases and associated communications systems. Failure to obtain/maintain such certifications may be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: All positions, including those filled as Trainee appointments, require the ability to type at a rate of at least 35 words-per-minute (wpm) at the time of appointment. [A typing certificate from an accredited agency, less than one (1) year old, will be accepted as proof of proficiency; additional testing may be required by the department at the time of applicant screening to validate the required ability.] All positions require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies, due to need for access to law enforcement facilities, records and communications systems. Pre-/post-appointment polygraph and drug testing is required for all positions. Applicants must not have any felony convictions.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: All positions require the ability to sit and/or stand for protracted periods of time, to communicate orally by telephone and other communications systems, and extensive use of computer terminals to enter, extract and retrieve data.

Required qualifications: The Pima County Sheriff’s Department requires all applicants to be at least 18 years of age, possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and work rotating shifts and rotating days.

There are multiple positions requiring rotating shifts and rotating days in the Communications Division of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

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Pima County Provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate.

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