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VET Apprentice Pool at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

This recruitment will establish a candidate pool of qualified applicants to fill current and future vacancies for the Apprenticeship Program.

Enrollment in a LAUNCH Apprenticeship Program and Veteran status is required .

Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; receives supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation; and performs other related duties as required.

The VET Apprentice classification consists of staff with a specialized skillset directed towards a specific profession and departmental assignments. Incumbents are employed by County of Riverside departments and are provided in-service training through participation in the actual duties and responsibilities assigned to professional employees. Participants will gain an understanding of the application of concepts and methodologies of the department to which they are assigned. A partial list of typical professions that Apprentice may participate in includes information technology, engineering, accounting, administration, maintenance, automotive, law, human resources, planning, probation, and social work. Apprentice opportunities may be available at any time and will be contingent upon department availability.

The VET Apprenticeship classification is distinguished from the Apprentice classification in that it requires applicants to be Veterans with a minimum of 90 days of active duty service in the United States Military and discharged under honorable conditions.

Incumbents within the Apprentice classification are distinguished from regular County employees in that their employment is temporary, exempt from the County merit system, Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) as well as most County-provided employee benefits, and serve in an "At-Will" status. As such, the incumbent may be terminated from service at any time, without notice, cause, or rights of appeal.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following)

Assist and participate in the day-to-day assigned work of professional employees.

Assist and participate in special research, studies, surveys, and investigations; assist and participate in the compilation, tabulation, and analysis of information and data.

Assist and participate in the preparation of briefs, reports, evaluations, specifications, and plans.

Attend divisional and departmental staff meetings; prepare reports of suggestions and comments of observations regarding the various aspects of the department and program.

May perform sub-professional assignments in support of professional staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Enrollment in a LAUNCH Apprenticeship Program is required.

Veteran Eligibility: Veterans with a minimum of 90 days of active duty service in the United States Military and discharged under honorable conditions may be considered in determining eligibility for the VET Program. To be considered, Veterans must provide a legible copy of Form DD-214 or NGB-22 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, as directed during the application process. Veterans must also meet the following requirements: 1. Meet any required special qualifications, and; 2. Achieve a passing score for examinations (where required).

Cumulative Grade Point Average : Must meet eligibility requirements for LAUNCH Apprenticeship Program, including required minimum GPA.

K nowledge of: The goals and functions of the specific profession to which assigned; use of computer hardware and software as needed to accurately perform duties.

Ability to: Take direction and supervision; benefit and learn rapidly from on-the-job training; think logically and write clearly and concisely; compile data, perform arithmetical computations, analyze statistical data and prepare reports; learn to operate and use specialized equipment; maintain cooperative relations with co-workers and the public.

**All applicants are required to include a current resume and proof of enrollment in a qualifying LAUNCH program. Document(s) must be uploaded as attachments at time of application to be considered.**

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 or NGB-22 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference. Policy is available here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf

What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or universityor who have recently graduated within the past twelve months.

Applicants meeting specific department requirements may be referred at any time to fulfill department requests.

The information below pertains only to internship positions that are assigned within the Riverside University Health System (RUHS):

Condition of Employment
In accordance with the California Department of Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, health care facility workers who work in indoor settings where care is provided to patients or where patients have access for any purpose must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as follows: first dose of a one-dose regimen or second dose of a two-dose regimen, by September 30, 2021. Consideration may be given to candidates who are in the process of completing their vaccination regimen.

The Order allows for workers to be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing the facility with a declination form signed by the individual stating either of the following: (1) the worker is declining vaccination based on Religious Beliefs; or (2) the worker is excused from receiving any COVID-19 vaccine due to Qualifying Medical Reasons. Workers who are exempted from the vaccination requirements must observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings and regular COVID testing at the frequency required by their work site.

A requirement of employment is to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a completed COVID-19 Vaccination Declination form (filled out by the candidate and their medical provider as appropriate), during the pre-employment process. Failure to submit the required documentation may render a candidate ineligible to move forward in the process.

General Information
For more information, please contact hrlod@rivco.org .

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627 .

Temporary employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount. A list of benefits for employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is available here .





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