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Organization Effectiveness Specialist I
The Organization Effectiveness Specialist I designs, conducts, and facilitates organizational effectiveness and training workshops of limited scope, utilizing diagnostic surveys and evaluation tools to implement improvements and assist in developing new programs. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in developing and administering organizational development programs using various methods such as survey design, program evaluation, and team building.
Organization Effectiveness Specialist II
The Organization Effectiveness Specialist II designs, conducts, and facilitates organizational effectiveness and training programs, utilizing diagnostic surveys and evaluation tools to implement improvements and assist in developing new programs. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in developing and administering organizational development programs using various methods such as survey design, program evaluation, and team building.
Organization Effectiveness Specialist III
The Organization Effectiveness Specialist III plans, conducts, and administers complex organization effectiveness studies and training programs, leads professional staff, and performs optimization efforts and performance measurement. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in developing and administering organizational development programs using various methods such as survey design, program evaluation, and strategic planning.
Organization Effectiveness Supervisor
The Organization Effectiveness Supervisor plans, assigns, and supervises professional staff engaged in organization effectiveness and training, directs complex programs, and manages performance measurement and strategic business planning. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience in organizational development using various methods such as survey design, program evaluation, and team building.
The Painter performs skilled interior and exterior painting, prepares surfaces, mixes paints, arranges color schemes, and applies various coatings. Minimum qualifications include completion of a three-year Painter Apprenticeship Program or three years of full-time journey-level painting experience, and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
The Painter Supervisor plans and supervises the work of skilled painters and helpers, including surface preparation, painting, and color schemes. Minimum qualifications include a three-year Painter Apprenticeship Program and two years of journey-level experience, or five years of journey-level painting experience, and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
A Paralegal assists Deputy City Attorneys by drafting legal documents, preparing case summaries, conducting legal research, and supporting trial activities. Minimum qualifications include a Paralegal Program certificate or a degree with law-related coursework, a bachelor's degree with one year of law-related experience, or three years of full-time law-related experience, and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
A Paramedic I assists journey-level Paramedics II in providing emergency and non-emergency medical care, including patient assessment, life support care, and communication with physicians. Minimum qualifications include a valid California EMT Paramedic License, County of San Diego EMT Paramedic Accreditation, and Basic and Advanced Life Support certifications, along with a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
A Paramedic II performs journey-level paramedic duties in emergency and non-emergency medical situations, leads other emergency medical support staff, and operates sophisticated medical equipment. Minimum qualifications include one year of experience as a certified Paramedic, a valid California EMT Paramedic License, County of San Diego EMT Paramedic Accreditation, Basic and Advanced Life Support certifications, and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
A Park Designer manages park master planning, design, and construction projects, supervises consultants and contractors, and provides technical assistance on design and landscaping issues. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or registration as a professional Landscape Architect, and three years of professional experience in landscape architecture or park and recreational area design and development. A valid California Class C Driver’s License is also required.
A Park Ranger assists the public in using park facilities, develops and conducts interpretive programs, patrols parks to enforce regulations, and coordinates maintenance projects. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s Degree and two years of full-time experience in managing or operating a resource-based, open-space, or regional park, including enforcing park regulations and conducting interpretive programs. A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required.
A Park Ranger Aide participates in entry-level training to assist the public in using park facilities, develops and conducts interpretive programs, patrols parks to enforce regulations, and assists with park maintenance projects. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or equivalent education, or specific hours of related experience. A valid California Class C Driver’s License is required.
Parking Enforcement Officer I
A Parking Enforcement Officer I patrols assigned areas to issue parking violation notices, impounds illegally parked vehicles, provides information to the public, and maintains records of issued violations. Minimum qualifications include one year of experience providing information to the public or six months of experience enforcing codes and issuing citations, along with a valid California C Driver’s License.
Parking Enforcement Officer II
A Parking Enforcement Officer II leads and participates in the work of Parking Enforcement Officers, assigns daily tasks, trains subordinates, responds to citizen complaints, and issues citations for parking violations. Minimum qualifications include two years of experience as a Parking Enforcement Officer I with the City of San Diego and possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Parking Enforcement Supervisor
A Parking Enforcement Supervisor supervises Parking Enforcement Officers, prepares work schedules, investigates complaints, reviews citation dismissal recommendations, trains subordinates, and ensures compliance with parking regulations. Minimum qualifications include one year as a Parking Enforcement Officer II or three years as a Parking Enforcement Officer I with the City of San Diego, and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
A Parking Meter Supervisor plans and supervises the work of subordinates involved in repairing, maintaining, and collecting from parking meters, and issuing citations for expired meters. The role includes resolving complaints, ordering supplies, and maintaining records. Minimum qualifications include one year of full-time experience installing, maintaining, and repairing parking meters, and a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
A Parking Meter Technician installs, inspects, services, repairs, and overhauls parking meters, collects money from them, and issues citations for expired meters. The role involves investigating complaints, driving a truck, and operating a two-way mobile radio. Minimum qualifications include one year of full-time experience at a level equivalent to an Equipment Technician I with the City of San Diego, and six months of full-time experience installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining parking meters, along with a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Payroll Audit Specialist I
Payroll Audit Specialist I reviews and processes payroll documents, verifies accuracy and compliance with regulations, monitors leave programs, processes direct deposits, and advises on payroll processes. Minimum qualifications include one year of full-time experience in payroll processing, including six months of complex automated personnel payroll processing in the Department of Finance or Personnel Department.
Payroll Audit Specialist II
A Payroll Audit Specialist II performs complex payroll audits, reconciles and balances control documents, and processes payroll and certification forms in compliance with established procedures and regulations. Minimum qualifications include two years of full-time experience in payroll or certification processing, with one year of complex automated personnel payroll or certification processing in the Department of Finance or Personnel Department.
A Payroll Audit Supervisor performs specialized and complex payroll accounting and certification work, supervises subordinates in Citywide certification and payroll processing, and ensures compliance with payroll and personnel regulations. Minimum qualifications include three years of full-time payroll-related clerical experience, with at least two years verifying and certifying the accuracy of Citywide payroll or personnel transactions in the Department of Finance or Personnel Department with the City of San Diego.
A Payroll Specialist I posts and processes payroll and a variety of payroll documents, ensures time entries and corrections, tracks employee mileage checks, and maintains payroll and personnel records. Minimum qualifications include one year of full-time clerical experience, with six months of full-time experience processing a City of San Diego payroll.
A Payroll Specialist II posts and processes large and complex payrolls, prepares personnel input documents, ensures time entries and corrections, maintains payroll and personnel records, and answers payroll-related questions. Minimum qualifications include one year of full-time experience as a Payroll Specialist I, with three months of experience processing a large and complex City of San Diego payroll.
A Payroll Supervisor plans and directs the activities of Payroll Specialists in processing large and complex payrolls, oversees and approves payroll forms and documents, researches and resolves payroll problems, and provides new employee orientation. Minimum qualifications include three years of full-time experience processing a City of San Diego payroll, including one year as a Payroll Specialist II or Payroll Audit Specialist I.
A Personnel Assistant I performs subprofessional personnel assignments, assists personnel analysts, reviews job applications, prepares examination announcements, administers performance tests, and provides information on job opportunities and personnel rules. Minimum qualifications include successful completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter college units or equivalent experience.
Personnel Assistant II, written tests, performance tests, job-related interviews, interview boards, classification studies, salary studies, test validation, background investigations, new employee orientations, reinstatement applications, certification requests, career advancement, recruiting, examination, employee performance review.
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