Responsible for oversight of human resource functions for the Ventura County Fire Department by way of CEO County of Ventura. Provides program oversight for recruitment, selection, retention, on boarding, return to work, leave of absence, labor, discipline and policy and procedures.

Over 12 years of Government/Public Sector experience including 10+ years in Human Resources. Specializing in recruiting, testing and procedures, training and development. *Bachelors Degree in Business Management

Performs a variety of complex and highly responsible professional, technical, and analytical duties in support of the District’s classified human resource management programs; plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises employees engaged in a variety of classified human resources activities; conducts classification studies; develops and supervises the recruitment process and administration of examinations; serves as a resources to managers, employees, union representatives, and the public in explaining rules, regulations, procedures, contract provisions, etc.; and performs a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.Coordinates the recruitment and selection tasks of the Classified Human Resources office, performs complex technical human resources work, conducts training programs, and exercises supervision over Classified Human Resources staff in the areas of job analysis, classification, recruitment, and examination construction and implementation.

Responsible for performing a wide variety of analytical and administrative duties in support of Human Resources and Administrative Services divisions. Conduct compensation and classification studies, serve as citywide training coordinator, reconcile benefits billing, conduct interview panels and special projects including negotiations. Also responsible for supporting fiscal services including; annual citywide budget, purchasing, RFP's, ERP software conversion and prepare a variety of financial and statistical analytical reports including staff reports and vendor contracts for both divisions.

Responsible for managing employee benefits, retirement, 457, open enrollment, CalPERS retirement and PARS supplemental retirement plan contracting. Determined eligibility for each program and provided necessary enrollment materials. Responsible for the development of policies and procedures, facilitating interactive process interviews, disciplinary actions. Coordinated FMLA/CFRA compliance and Leaves of Absence. Responsible for oversight of the DOT compliance program and random screenings. Conducted new hire orientations as well as exit interviews. Worked in conjunction with Payroll to provide data analysis for finance department. Assisted in development and implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it related to City employees and evaluated the fiscal and cultural impacts of the program.

Human Resources: employee benefits, wellness programs, DOT documentation, SDI, LOA and various Human Resource related duties.

Provided executive-level administrative support to corporation and directly to CEO. Developed, created and monitored databases and tracking documents for organization. Drafted and created policies, procedures, memos, grants, RFPs. Served as the liaison between contractors and site staff. Provided assistance with recruiting, employee disciplinary documentation and payroll. Provided research and marketing recommendation. Served as the administrative consultant on various projects.

Under supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation, served as a liaison between Parks and Recreation Department and Human Resources. Managed evaluations, separations, and monthly personnel reports. Prepared and Conducted recruitment efforts for all Parks and Recreation positions. Conducted department data collection and budget assistance. Administered grants and contracts.

Provided management oversight of the Antelope Valley office Cal Works Stage I - County-funded program. Provided management coverage when needed for the State and Federal funded programs. Provided oversight of staff at local office as well as co-location sites. Conducted Quality Assurance reviews of files and case management. Provided audit support and data to management/administrative team in reference to the quality of file management. Facilitated quarterly county audit of files including preparing corrections and improvement plans. Developed tracking forms and spreadsheets for data collections and reporting. Developed strong teams through team building and frequent performance feedback. Interviewed and made hiring recommendations for department staff. Revised job descriptions as needed.

Provided front desk coverage and administrative support for convalescent hospital. Provided customer service, billing/data-entry. Assisted in processing and maintaining waiting list, reviewing applications for admittance and assisting with site tours. Created Excel tracking system for incidental charges for residents to decrease monthly billing process. Operation of multi-line phone system, fax, filing and all necessary office machinery.