THE POSITION The Business Services, Facilities & Operations Division is currently accepting applications for the Payroll Services Specialist I/II classification. The individual in this position will perform highly responsible, complex, and technical accounting functions in the preparation, processing, distribution, maintenance and verification of payroll, employee attendance, seniority and related records and reports for certificated and classified employees of the Santa Clara County Office of Education. This class series is responsible for the recommendations for policy and procedural changes in relationship to the proper and accurate reporting of payroll and related information. This class series requires an advanced degree of accuracy, attention to detail, organization skills, initiative, confidentiality independent judgment and the ability to focus on multiple tasks within stringent timelines. The Payroll Services Specialist I is the entry level of the alternate class series. Persons appointed to this classification receive training to understand the laws, regulations, codes and bargaining unit agreements as they pertain to payroll, wages, seniority and retirement. Persons receive general supervision and are initially assigned limited responsibilities which are expanded in size and complexity as their job knowledge increases. The Payroll Services Specialist II is the journey level of the alternate class series. Persons appointed to this classification demonstrate job knowledge assuring for the proper and accurate reporting and payroll related information. Incumbents perform a wide range of complex technical payroll functions including employee attendance, seniority, and retirement reporting under limited supervision. This position is full-time, and has a work year of 12 months/ 261 days/ 8 hour per day.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES The following application materials are required: 1. Completed Governmentjobs.com online application 2. Resume The application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Assessments and interviews will take place virtually via Zoom Meetings. Our procedures reflect social distancing guidelines of the Santa Clara County Office of Public Health. Please email the Recruitment Contact listed on job postings if you have any questions.

Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for May 11, 2022. Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in a panel interview with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for May 19, 2022. Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list. Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for May 25, 2022. Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily. RECRUITMENT CONTACT For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: Kathy Jalaan 408-453-6602 kjalaan@sccoe.org NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Santa Clara County office of Education has adopted a policy which requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the presentation of proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Please direct concerns to Larry Oshodi, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131-2304 loshodi@sccoe.org (408) 453-6598