ASSISTANT SATELLITE FACILITY SUPERVISOR Job Details

INTRODUCTION

NOTE :  THIS IS A FILE IN PERSON FOR THE LISTED FAIR ONLY.

For a copy of the Standard State Application  ( STD 678), click on the following link:     http://spb.ca.gov/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=1814 .

Applications will only be ACCEPTED IN PERSON, from the applicant on THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 , 2010 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the fair listed below:

MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR

2004 FAIRGROUND ROAD

MONTEREY, CA 93940

NOTE :  THIS IS A FILE IN PERSON FOR THE ABOVE LISTED FAIR ONLY.

DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD.

FINAL FILING DATE:  THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010 .

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL, FACSIMILE, MESSENGER, INTER-OFFICE MAIL OR EXPRESS DELIVERY FOR ANY REASON.

Applications must be submitted IN PERSON on the file-in-person date, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010 .

EEO

An equal opportunity employer to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.

DRUG FREE STATEMENT

It is an objective of the state of California to achieve a drug-free state work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the state, the rules governing civil service and the special trust placed in public servants.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as stated below may apply for this examination at any time.  Once you have taken the examination, you may not reapply for  twelve ( 12) months.  All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this examination announcement.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE :  THIS IS A FILE IN PERSON FOR THE LISTED FAIR ONLY.

For a copy of the Standard State Application  ( STD 678), click on the following link:     http://spb.ca.gov/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=1814 .

Applications will only be ACCEPTED IN PERSON, from the applicant on THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 , 2010 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the fair listed below:

MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR

2004 FAIRGROUND ROAD

MONTEREY, CA 93940

NOTE :  THIS IS A FILE IN PERSON FOR THE ABOVE LISTED FAIR ONLY.

DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD.

FINAL FILING DATE:  THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010 .

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL, FACSIMILE, MESSENGER, INTER-OFFICE MAIL OR EXPRESS DELIVERY FOR ANY REASON.

Applications must be submitted IN PERSON on the file-in-person date, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010 .

SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS

If you have a disability and need special arrangements, mark the appropriate box in #2 of the application. You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive a notice to appear at a test, call the California Department of Food and Agriculture Exam Unit at (916) 654-0422.

REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION

Accepted applicants are required to bring either a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification to each phase of the examination.

SALARY INFORMATION

$3,338 - $4,013

DEFINITION

The Satellite Facility Supervisor series describes classes used to supervise the operation of satellite wagering facilities at the District Agricultural Associations and Cal Expo where a variety of horse races are broadcast.

Incumbents hire, train, and supervise employees; resolve problems and questions of patrons relating to racing and wagering operations; enforce laws and rules related to satellite wagering; close wagering on each race; oversee performance of licensed parimutuel staff; prepare official daily minutes of the satellite operation; interpret and apply provisions of labor agreements; develop methods and make appearances to promote the satellite horse wagering operation; develop work schedules and plan for part-time employees during peak times of the satellite racing seasons; promote and direct preparations for use of the satellite facilities by interim users; responsible for financial record keeping and reporting; contract for maintenance and repair of equipment and the facility; resolve complaints of patrons; investigate and resolve employees' discipline and other problems; ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to satellite wagering; and ensure facilities are maintained in accordance with Health and Safety Codes .

ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION

A Departmental “Open” list will be established for the California Department of Food and Agriculture.  The eligible list will be abolished 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION

NOTE: SUBMISSION OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED TO VERIFY THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.  FAILURE TO ATTACH TRANSCRIPTS MAY RESULT IN A DELAY OF YOUR APPROVAL TO COMPETE IN THE EXAMINATION.

NOTE:   ALL APPLICATIONS/RESUMES MUST INCLUDE: “TO” AND “FROM” DATES (MONTH/DAY/YEAR); TIME BASE; AND JOB TITLES.  APPLICATIONS/RESUMES RECEIVED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION MAY BE REJECTED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" I, "Or" II, "Or" III, etc. For example, candidates possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50 percent of the required time of Pattern I, and additional experience amounting to 50 percent of the required time of Pattern II, may be admitted to the examination as meeting 100 percent of the overall experience requirement.

Possession of a license as an Intertrack Operations Steward issued by the California Horse Racing Board.   (Applicants will be admitted to the exam but must secure the required license prior to assuming Intertrack Operations Steward responsibilities.)

  EITHER I

One year of experience performing the duties of a District Fair Business Assistant I in the California state service.

OR II

Two years of experience supervising activities, facilities, or other operations that included providing a service to, and maintaining relations with, the public, and supervising subordinates.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is the first supervisory level.  Under general supervision, incumbents supervise shifts of satellite wagering operations when the Satellite Facility Supervisor is absent.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

This examination will consist of a Qualification Appraisal Interview only.  The interview will include a number of predetermined job-related questions.

Competitors who do not appear for the interview will be disqualified.

In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the interview.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL INTERVIEW – WEIGHTED 100%

The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the State Personnel Board reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change.  Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION

In addition to evaluating the competitor’s relative abilities as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, emphasis in the examining interview will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each competitor’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:   

Ability to:   

BENEFITS

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://www.calpers.ca.gov .

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Veterans' Preference credits will be added to the final score of all competitors who are successful in this examination and who qualify for, and have requested, these points through the State Personnel Board. Due to changes in the law, effective January 1, 1996, Veterans who have achieved permanent civil service status are not eligible to receive veterans preference credits.

CAREER CREDITS

Career Credits will not be added to the final score of this examination.

SELECTION PLAN

If conditions warrant, this examination may utilize an evaluation of each competitor’s experience and education compared to a standard developed from the class specification.  For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her application.  List all experience relevant to the “Requirements for Admittance to the Examination” shown on this announcement, even if that experience goes beyond the seven-year limit printed on the application.  Supplementary information will be accepted, but read the “Requirements for Admittance to the Examination” carefully to see what kind of information will be useful to the staff doing the evaluation.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS    

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:   Horse racing laws, rules and regulations.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions concerning this examination, please contact:

California Department of Food and Agriculture

Examination Unit

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento , CA 95814

Attn:  Darlene Hayashi

(916) 653-5687

DISCLAIMER

Please click on the link below to review the official California State Personnel Board class specification:

http://spb.ca.gov/jobs/resources/jobspecs.htm

GENERAL INFORMATION

If a candidate's notice of oral interview or performance test fails to reach him/her 3 days prior to their scheduled appointment due to a verified postal error, he/she will be rescheduled upon written request.

Examination Locations: When a written test is part of the examination, it will be given in such places in California as the number of candidates and conditions warrant. However, locations of interviews or performance evaluations may be limited or extended as conditions warrant.

Applications are available at www.jobs.ca.gov .

If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirement does not assure a place on the eligible list.  Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of the others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The Department of Food and Agriculture reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Candidates needing special testing arrangements due to a disability must mark the appropriate box on the application and/or contact the testing department.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others; and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

Veterans’ Preference Points: California Law (Government Code 18971-18978) allows the granting of Veterans’ Preference Points in Open entrance and Open, Non-Promotional entrance examinations. Veterans’ Preference Points will be added to the final score of all competitors who are successful in these types of examinations, and who qualify for and have requested these points by mail. I n Open entrance examinations, Veterans’ Preference Points are granted as follows: 10 points for veterans, widows, and widowers of veterans, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans; and 15 points for disabled veterans.   Employees who have achieved permanent State civil service status are not eligible to receive Veterans’ Preference Points. Permanent State civil service status means the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This includes permanent intermittent, part-time, and full-time appointments. In addition, individuals who at any time achieved permanent State civil service status and subsequently resigned or were dismissed from State civil service are not eligible to receive Veterans’ Preference Points. Veteran status is verified by the State Personnel Board (SPB). Directions to apply for Veterans’ Preference Points are on the Veterans’ Preference Application (STD. Form 1093) which is available at www.spb.ca.gov or from the State Personnel Board, 801Capitol Mall, Sacramento , CA   95814 and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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