Alameda County
Overview
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online. Qualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian, or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an additional bi-weekly compensation for persons in positions designated bilingual. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency. DESCRIPTION THE COUNTY Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,700 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California's eighth-largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities, and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities, and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities. Alameda County Health: Alameda County Health is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all. We focus on health equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities for the people and communities we serve. Alameda County Health’s departments and programs focus on services and support that provide care for the whole person. The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience. The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases. The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases. Alameda County Health also provides services through Housing and Homelessness Services, Emergency Medical Services Agency, HealthPAC, and Healthy Schools and Communities. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
As part of Alameda County Health, the Behavioral Health Department supports people with Medi-Cal and without insurance living with serious mental illness and substance use conditions along their path toward wellness, recovery, and resiliency. We provide services through a network of contracted mental health and substance use providers and administer the State’s resources and training for behavioral health providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. We advocate for our patients and families and create space for personal engagement in their care. We are outpatient specialists for mental health services for older adults and youth, substance use providers and treatment program specialists, advocates for quality improvement and patients’ rights, and psychiatric and integrated health care providers. For more information about the Behavioral Health Department, please visit www.acbhcs.org. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
As part of Alameda County Health, the Public Health Department works in partnership with our local communities to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all people. We monitor health status and service delivery, prevent disease, mobilize communities, conduct outreach, and promote health policy and education. We actively seek partnerships and engage with the community to improve community health through a dynamic and responsive process that respects diversity, addresses health equity, and challenges us to provide for present and future generations. We are nurses, doctors, community psychologists, epidemiologists, dentists, medical social workers, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, outreach workers, health educators, program managers, and pre-hospital care coordinators. For more information about the Public Health Department, please visit www.acphd.org. THE POSITION: Under direction, to plan, organize, and to supervise a multidisciplinary team including professional, para-professional and support staff in a public health or mental health district and to do related work as required. These positions are in Alameda County Health. The Physician IV has supervising responsibilities over professional, para-professional and support staff and may exercise functional and administrative supervision over a program. The Physician IV is distinguished from the lower-level class of a Physician III in that the latter has no primary supervisory responsibilities. The Physician IV is further distinguished from the next higher-level class of Physician V in that the latter is responsible for the overall management of a Division. The VACANCY: The current vacancies are in the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency. However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments and program areas with or without specialty designations. Emergency Medical Services Agency is a District within Alameda County Health. We are recognized by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority as a Local EMS Agency, or LEMSA. The Alameda County EMS System is comprised of many stakeholders including dispatch centers, first responder agencies, ambulance providers, hospitals, and specialty centers for the emergency care of victims of major trauma, stroke, and certain serious heart conditions. The EMS Agency coordinates the comprehensive emergency medical services system through its contracted and permitted provider organizations, as well as through the development and implementation of policies and procedures for prehospital care. The EMS Agency works closely with system stakeholders as it seeks to continually improve patient care and service delivery through evidence-based policy and program development. Alameda County EMS promotes health equity through its Injury Prevention Program and Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program, as well as its EMS Corps which helps prepare young people in underserved communities for careers in health care. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, the ideal candidate will: Be a leader with a comprehensive background in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings. Demonstrate a strong track record in supervising, advising, instructing, and evaluating professional and technical staff, ensuring high standards of practice and professional development and integrity. Possess advanced skills in planning, organizing, and directing public health and mental health services, showcasing their ability to effectively manage resources and workforce planning. Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and services; provide clinical guidance for prehospital emergency care in EMS. Leverage their knowledge of management principles and best practices to lead with integrity, making informed decisions based on objective analysis and thorough reporting. Excel in developing and presenting educational programs, communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Build and maintain positive collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, contract service providers, county staff, and other relevant public health entities, and emergency medical services stakeholders. Be well-versed in the delivery of culturally competent medical services, upholding the highest ethical standards and staying current with clinical standards, research, and legislative changes pertinent to their specialty. For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The minimum professional requirements for admission to the competitive assessment process include: Either I: The equivalent of two years in the class of Physician III in the Alameda County classified service. OR II: The equivalent of three years experience equivalent to the level of a Physician III, of which at least one year experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. License: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California. Special Requirements: In compliance with HIPAA, employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination. In compliance with the Department of Health Care Services and the Federal Cures Act, employees who are required to render direct specialty mental health services must be enrolled in Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) prior to commencing employment. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements; Modern principles, practices and trends in an appropriate medical specialty; Current trends in research, legislation related to the specialty/service; Effective management practices in a medical or mental health setting; Community, State, and national resources available for application in the medical specialty; Community organization and private/public dynamics and development; Principles and best practices in the delivery of culturally competent medical services; Administrative analysis and report preparation; Management principles and best practices, including workforce planning, employee supervision and resource allocation. Ability to: Plan, organize and direct public health/mental health service; Supervise and instruct subordinate professional and technical personnel; Assist in the development and presentation of educational programs; Communicate effectively orally and in writing. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. 2) A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants. 3) An oral interview examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview examination may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline For Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2025. Review of Minimum Qualifications; Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified; November 12, 2025; Week of December 1, 2025; Virtual Pre-recorded Civil Service Oral Examination; Virtual Oral Examination Ratings; Results Notification; Promulgation of Eligible List; December 10-19, 2025; January 5-9, 2025; Week of January 12, 2025; TBD. Departmental Hiring Interviews: TBD. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance with FEHA, ADA, and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/reasonable-accommodation/ BENEFITS The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords health care options to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and their families. These benefits include but are not limited to: Medical – HMO & PPO Plans; Dental – HMO & PPO Plans; Vision; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Voluntary Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Retirement Plan; Deferred Compensation Plan; Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and other programs. Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent via email. Please add specific addresses to your allowed list to avoid missing notices. You are advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices. All email notices will also be kept in your online account. You will be able to view all notices by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant. Note: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to unmonitored mailboxes are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please visit hrs.alamedacountyca.gov or contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement. Nicole Lewis-Bolton, Human Resources Analyst, (510) 272-6468, nicole.lewis-bolton@acgov.org, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. Disaster Service Worker: All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers. Equal Employment Opportunity statement: Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on various bases.
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Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online. Qualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian, or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an additional bi-weekly compensation for persons in positions designated bilingual. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency. DESCRIPTION THE COUNTY Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,700 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California's eighth-largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities, and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities, and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities. Alameda County Health: Alameda County Health is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. We coordinate services and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and providers to help ensure access, organize, and deliver health care and services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all. We focus on health equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities for the people and communities we serve. Alameda County Health’s departments and programs focus on services and support that provide care for the whole person. The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience. The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases. The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases. Alameda County Health also provides services through Housing and Homelessness Services, Emergency Medical Services Agency, HealthPAC, and Healthy Schools and Communities. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
As part of Alameda County Health, the Behavioral Health Department supports people with Medi-Cal and without insurance living with serious mental illness and substance use conditions along their path toward wellness, recovery, and resiliency. We provide services through a network of contracted mental health and substance use providers and administer the State’s resources and training for behavioral health providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. We advocate for our patients and families and create space for personal engagement in their care. We are outpatient specialists for mental health services for older adults and youth, substance use providers and treatment program specialists, advocates for quality improvement and patients’ rights, and psychiatric and integrated health care providers. For more information about the Behavioral Health Department, please visit www.acbhcs.org. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
As part of Alameda County Health, the Public Health Department works in partnership with our local communities to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all people. We monitor health status and service delivery, prevent disease, mobilize communities, conduct outreach, and promote health policy and education. We actively seek partnerships and engage with the community to improve community health through a dynamic and responsive process that respects diversity, addresses health equity, and challenges us to provide for present and future generations. We are nurses, doctors, community psychologists, epidemiologists, dentists, medical social workers, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, outreach workers, health educators, program managers, and pre-hospital care coordinators. For more information about the Public Health Department, please visit www.acphd.org. THE POSITION: Under direction, to plan, organize, and to supervise a multidisciplinary team including professional, para-professional and support staff in a public health or mental health district and to do related work as required. These positions are in Alameda County Health. The Physician IV has supervising responsibilities over professional, para-professional and support staff and may exercise functional and administrative supervision over a program. The Physician IV is distinguished from the lower-level class of a Physician III in that the latter has no primary supervisory responsibilities. The Physician IV is further distinguished from the next higher-level class of Physician V in that the latter is responsible for the overall management of a Division. The VACANCY: The current vacancies are in the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency. However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments and program areas with or without specialty designations. Emergency Medical Services Agency is a District within Alameda County Health. We are recognized by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority as a Local EMS Agency, or LEMSA. The Alameda County EMS System is comprised of many stakeholders including dispatch centers, first responder agencies, ambulance providers, hospitals, and specialty centers for the emergency care of victims of major trauma, stroke, and certain serious heart conditions. The EMS Agency coordinates the comprehensive emergency medical services system through its contracted and permitted provider organizations, as well as through the development and implementation of policies and procedures for prehospital care. The EMS Agency works closely with system stakeholders as it seeks to continually improve patient care and service delivery through evidence-based policy and program development. Alameda County EMS promotes health equity through its Injury Prevention Program and Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program, as well as its EMS Corps which helps prepare young people in underserved communities for careers in health care. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, the ideal candidate will: Be a leader with a comprehensive background in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings. Demonstrate a strong track record in supervising, advising, instructing, and evaluating professional and technical staff, ensuring high standards of practice and professional development and integrity. Possess advanced skills in planning, organizing, and directing public health and mental health services, showcasing their ability to effectively manage resources and workforce planning. Provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and services; provide clinical guidance for prehospital emergency care in EMS. Leverage their knowledge of management principles and best practices to lead with integrity, making informed decisions based on objective analysis and thorough reporting. Excel in developing and presenting educational programs, communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Build and maintain positive collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, contract service providers, county staff, and other relevant public health entities, and emergency medical services stakeholders. Be well-versed in the delivery of culturally competent medical services, upholding the highest ethical standards and staying current with clinical standards, research, and legislative changes pertinent to their specialty. For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The minimum professional requirements for admission to the competitive assessment process include: Either I: The equivalent of two years in the class of Physician III in the Alameda County classified service. OR II: The equivalent of three years experience equivalent to the level of a Physician III, of which at least one year experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. License: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California. Special Requirements: In compliance with HIPAA, employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination. In compliance with the Department of Health Care Services and the Federal Cures Act, employees who are required to render direct specialty mental health services must be enrolled in Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) prior to commencing employment. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements; Modern principles, practices and trends in an appropriate medical specialty; Current trends in research, legislation related to the specialty/service; Effective management practices in a medical or mental health setting; Community, State, and national resources available for application in the medical specialty; Community organization and private/public dynamics and development; Principles and best practices in the delivery of culturally competent medical services; Administrative analysis and report preparation; Management principles and best practices, including workforce planning, employee supervision and resource allocation. Ability to: Plan, organize and direct public health/mental health service; Supervise and instruct subordinate professional and technical personnel; Assist in the development and presentation of educational programs; Communicate effectively orally and in writing. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. 2) A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants. 3) An oral interview examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview examination may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline For Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2025. Review of Minimum Qualifications; Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified; November 12, 2025; Week of December 1, 2025; Virtual Pre-recorded Civil Service Oral Examination; Virtual Oral Examination Ratings; Results Notification; Promulgation of Eligible List; December 10-19, 2025; January 5-9, 2025; Week of January 12, 2025; TBD. Departmental Hiring Interviews: TBD. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance with FEHA, ADA, and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/reasonable-accommodation/ BENEFITS The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords health care options to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and their families. These benefits include but are not limited to: Medical – HMO & PPO Plans; Dental – HMO & PPO Plans; Vision; Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Voluntary Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Retirement Plan; Deferred Compensation Plan; Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and other programs. Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent via email. Please add specific addresses to your allowed list to avoid missing notices. You are advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices. All email notices will also be kept in your online account. You will be able to view all notices by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant. Note: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to unmonitored mailboxes are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions, please visit hrs.alamedacountyca.gov or contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement. Nicole Lewis-Bolton, Human Resources Analyst, (510) 272-6468, nicole.lewis-bolton@acgov.org, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. Disaster Service Worker: All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers. Equal Employment Opportunity statement: Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on various bases.
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