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JOIN OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND SEE WHAT MAKES FOUNTAIN VALLEY A NICE PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

The City of Fountain Valley is a vibrant, full-service city located in the heart of Orange County, California. With an approximate population of 57,000 residents, Fountain Valley is known for its strong sense of community, exceptional quality of life, and being "A Nice Place to Live." 

Headed by a Human Resources Director, the Fountain Valley Human Resources Department is a small but mighty team of professional staff, including a Human Resources Manager (that could be you!), a Senior Human Resources Analyst, two (2) Human Resources Analysts and two (2) Human Resources Technicians. 

If you're passionate about building strong workplace relationships, navigating complex human resources issues, and creating positive changes, this is your chance to embark on a challenging yet rewarding career with the City of Fountain Valley!

Excellent Benefits Include:  

• 4/10 schedule (off Fridays)
• 4% salary increase scheduled for July 2026
• CalPERS retirement (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA)
• Flex dollars for health insurance (Tier III): $825 for Employee Only; $1,325 for Employee + 1 Dependent; or $1,600 for Employee + Family. Flex dollars are applied to CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plans, dental (mandatory), life insurance (mandatory), vision and optional AFLAC insurance. Employees may designate flex dollars, available after deductions for premiums for elected benefit options, towards the employee’s deferred compensation plan.
• Matching deferred compensation contribution up to $75 per month
• City-paid long-term disability insurance
• Generous leave accruals, including 80 hours for administrative leave (prorated upon hire)
• 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
• Tuition reimbursement

If you're passionate about building strong workplace relationships, navigating complex human resources issues, and creating positive changes, this is your chance to embark on a challenging yet rewarding career with the City of Fountain Valley!

Job Description

We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking professional to make a significant and lasting impact to our team. The ideal candidate will bring a high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism, along with a passion for fostering a positive organizational culture. They will also have extensive professional experience in most functional areas of human resources within a unionized setting. They will be skilled in complex problem-solving, effective communication (both oral and written), and critical thinking. The candidate should be proficient in counseling employees, advising management, interpreting information, recommending actions, and building effective relationships at all organizational levels. The ability to train, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates is also preferred.

In this critical role, they will plan, organize, oversee, coordinate, and review the work of staff performing difficult and complex professional, technical, and administrative support related to the City's human resources program, including recruitment and selection, employee benefits administration, job analysis and classification, compensation, labor/employee relations, grievance administration, employee training and development,  and general human resources administration. They will assist in coordinating assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public; cultivate cooperative working relationships among City departments, divisions, and intergovernmental and regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups. Finally, they will provide complex and responsible support to the Human Resources Director in areas of expertise. Essential job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development and standardized procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the Director.
• Directs and coordinates the work plan for the assigned staff; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Participates in the development and administration of the Human Resources annual budget; oversees the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; oversees the monitoring of and approves expenditures; oversees and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Oversees and participates in developing, receiving, reviewing, and processing information for a variety of departmental, State and Federal mandated, and statistical reports and records; verifies accuracy and completion of reports and records; maintains accurate records.
• Administers the City's classification and compensation systems and plans; performs job audits and analyses; prepares and revises class specifications; conducts salary and fringe benefit surveys; analyzes data; recommends adjustments as appropriate.
• Provides staff assistance in employee relations, grievance and disciplinary activities; represents the City on behalf Human Resources Director in the administration of grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Meets and confers with department staff regarding interpretations of memoranda of understanding and human resources policies and procedures.
• Maintains and oversees the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
• Serves as a liaison for the department with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings in various locations; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces; participates in community events and workshops that provide public information regarding departmental programs, projects, and services.
• Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Human Resources Director; develops and reviews staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public agency payroll accounting; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect assigned functions and operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the position. For further details, please click on the following link to access the full class specification for Human Resources Manager

Job Requirements

EDUCATION:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources, Public Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Experience, education, and training must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable. 

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) years of progressively responsible municipal experience in human resources administration, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION 

Possession of IPMA-Senior Certified Professional (IPMA-SCP) or PSHRA-Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP) certification is highly desirable. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession and retention of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is a condition of continued employment in this classification.

Additional Information

Recruitment Information

Applications through CareersInGovernment.com job board will not be accepted.

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position.  Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.  If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs Online Employment Application Guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.  

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO HR@FOUNTAINVALLEY.GOV. 

SELECTION PROCESS: 

The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, written test, and/or oral interview examination. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above. 

IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and pre-employment medical examination.

The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test date.

NOTE: 
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.