THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT WAYNE COUNTY EMPLOYEES
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES
The Department Manager 4 assists in the development and implementation of the Juvenile Services' Quality Improvement Plans. The Department Manager 4 provides direct supervision of staff, oversight of audits, investigations, and evaluation of fiscal reviews for Juvenile Services' contract managers to monitor the Care Management Organizations, Juvenile Assessment Center, and other contractual programs. This position works in conjunction with Management &Budget to perform fiscal reviews, and coordinate with contract managers with on-site evaluations and case/programmatic audits to assess compliance with contractual and policy requirements.
ELIGIBLE PERSONS
This examination is open only to employees of the County of Wayne who, at the time of application, are Government Administrator's Association members, who have:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Candidates must pass a DHHS Clearance, Fingerprinting, and a Children's Protective Services History Review.
TYPES OF TESTS
An Oral Information Assessment will be rated at (60%) and will cover knowledge of social work/counseling principles and practices, Licensing and Child Protective Services guidelines and other related knowledges. Personal Qualifications Assessment, which may include an in-basket exercise, will be rated at (35%). Experience and Training will be worth (5%).
Candidates must pass all tests in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
In the event that the number of eligible applicants is equal to or less than the number required for certification, the Department of Personnel/Human Resources may substitute for the above tests an evaluation of experience and training or such other tests as the Department may deem desirable to determine the competence of the applicants for promotion.
Applicants must comply with the provisions of their union contract regarding career demotions and career shifts. Applications from GAA employees who have regular status in this class (and are employed in this class or in a class on a higher level) will not be accepted.
PURPOSE
To establish a GAA promotional eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies. Certifications made for the purpose of filling positions which, at the time of certification, are filled by persons having provisional promotions will be governed by the provisions of Section 6 (e) of Rule 8 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources. The eligible list(s) will remain in effect for one (1) year but may be extended.
GENERAL INFORMATION
How to Apply: Apply online on www.waynecounty.com/jobs. The application may be used both for determining admission to the examination and for rating experience and training. Applicants will be notified by mail of the time and place of the examination. Section 5 (b) of Rule 6 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources provides that persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision within twenty (20) days following the mailing of such notification, stating the basis on which it is felt that their application should be accepted.
In accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.
Accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech-impaired persons using TDDs or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll-free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.
Appeal Process: Under the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources (Rule 6, Sections 12 and 13), requests to review examinations must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of results. Appeals concerning the ratings must be made in writing within ten (10) working days after the review. The appeal must state why the applicant believes the ratings are improper.
