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66 N. Lassen Street, Susanville, CA 96130
admin@cityofsusanville.org | www.cityofsusanville.org

APPLICATIONS DUE: December 15, 2023 BY 4:00 P.M.
to be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a cover

letter, resume and City Standard Application. Applications may be

submitted via email to hwhitlock@cityofsusanville.org or can be

submitted in person or by mail to the following address: City of

Susanville, 66 N. Lassen St., Susanville, CA 96130. Standard

applications can be found on the human resources page of the city's

website along with position’s full job description.

Working together to engage our unique and diverse
population to build a community of the highest

quality for present and future generations.

The City of Susanville is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability
(mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender
identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin,
political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related
medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Salary & Benefits:

Community
Services
Officer

Grant Funded Position

Invites Applications For The Position Of:

Vacation: 12 days of paid vacation leave during year one,
increasing to 15 days in year two and increasing based on years
of service thereafter
Sick Leave: 12 days of paid sick leave per year
Administrative Leave: 8 hours each fiscal year

The annual salary for the grant funded Community Services
Officer position is $44,361 - $65,581. Placement within this range is
dependent on qualifications. The city of Susanville offers excellent
benefits that includes, but is not limited to education/certification
incentive program, merit program, longevity program, paid State
Disability Insurance, and bilingual pay.

The City provides the following benefits:
General Leave:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: The City of Susanville offers
excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Employee
currently pays $30 per month and receives medical, dental, and
vision coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
Medical insurance is currently a 90/10 plan, with annual deductible
of $150 (individual) and $450 (family), annual maximum out of
pocket is $3,000 (individual) and $6,000 (family).

Retirement: The City participates in the California Public
Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). For legacy members,
the benefit level is 3% @60, employee share is 8%, paid by
employees. For new members, the benefit level is 2% @62 ,
employee share is 6.75%, paid by the employee.

Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year and 1 floating holiday

IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan available

$50,000 Group Life Insurance policy

Community Services Officer

Must be 18 years old at the time of employment;

Possession of a High School diploma or GED equivalent;

No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history;

Must be able to read and write the English language;

One year of general office, communications, or records management experience

desirable Some grant/program management experience

Experience with Social Work Code of Ethics

P.O.S.T. 832 PC Certificate must be obtained within twelve (12) months of

employment

Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s license

Manage time and organize work demands, work effectively in stressful situation,

think critically, and exercise discretion and independent judgement;

Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts;

Basic report writing and investigative techniques;

Basic office operations and practices along with computer terminal and computer

operations;

Communicate written and orally in a clear and effective manner and is able to

understand and follow oral and written directions;

Performing various civilian support services;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships;

Quickly learn policies, procedures, and performance standards;

Think and act quickly in emergencies;

Obtain accurate information from various sources and maintain accurate records;

Handling multiple activities simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

Required Licenses/Certificates:

Additional Experience with or Ability to:

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About the Organization: Susanville is a full

service city offering its employees fulfilling

work in a progressive environment.

Civic Engagement: Working for the city of

Susanville allows you to actively contribute

to the well-being and development of your

local community. You can play a direct role in

shaping and improving city's services,

infrastructure, and quality of life for its residents.

Variety of Roles and Opportunities: The City of Susanville

employs individuals across a wide range of departments and

functions, including administration, public safety, public works,

planning, recreation, and more. This provides diverse job

experiences and the potential to explore different areas of

interest or develop specialized skills.

Collaboration and Teamwork: The City of Susanville fosters a

collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and

cooperation among employees. you will have the opportunity to

work alongside colleagues who share a common goal of serving

our community, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared

purpose.

Professional Development: The City of Susanville provides

opportunities for professional growth and development through

training programs, workshops, and educational support. These

initiatives can help you enhance your skills, acquire new

knowledge, and advance your career within the organization.

Employee Support and Recognition: The City of Susanville has

policies and programs in place to support its employees' well-

being and recognize their contributions. This includes employee

assistance programs, wellness initiatives, employee appreciation

events, and recognition for outstanding performance.

City of Susanville
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Community Services Officer position is a full
time benefitted position which is grant funded through the State of California,
Department of Housing and Community Development’s Permanent Local
Housing Allocation Program and is a limited term (3-5 years dependent on
program funding) position. Under general supervision of the Police Captain or
designee, the CSO performs a variety of routine clerical, secretarial,
administrative, and field operations work in support of law enforcement
activities. This position will focus efforts on assisting persons who are
experiencing or are at risk of homelessness, including but not limited to,
providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, supportive/case management
services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital
costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters. This position will have
frequent public contact and will require the exercise of tact, diplomacy, good
judgement, and negotiation skills.

To view the job description, visit: www.cityofsusanville.net/rooptown/Human-Resources

To learn more about the City of Susanville, please visit www.cityofsusanville.org