Fountain Valley School
Overview
Description: JOIN OUR HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM 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."
Our Human Resources Team is headed by a Human Resources Director and includes a Human Resources Manager, a Senior Human Resources Analyst, two (2) Human Resources Analysts and three (3) Human Resources Technicians (one of which is a newly budgeted position).
Responsibilities The City of Fountain Valley is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Human Resources Technician to join our dynamic Human Resources Team. In this role, you will serve as the essential link between our employees and the organizational systems that support them. You will be responsible for a wide range of technical, clerical, and administrative functions, and helping bridge the gap between core Human Resources functions by ensuring processes such as recruitment, onboarding, classification and compensation, and benefits administration operate efficiently. As a Human Resources Technician, you\'ll provide technical and administrative support in various aspects of Human Resources, such as:
Recruitment and selection
Classification and compensation
Benefits administration
Benefits
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): $675 for Employee Only; $1,175 for Employee + 1 Dependent; or $1,450 for Employee + Family. Flex dollars are applied to CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plans, dental (mandatory), life insurance (mandatory), vision and optional AFLAC insurance
Matching deferred compensation contribution up to $225 per month
City-paid long-term disability insurance
Generous leave accruals
11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
Job Overview In addition to the key responsibilities listed above, this position also performs the following essential duties:
Assist in the administration of the recruitment, testing and selection process to include scheduling and coordinating written exams and interviews, posting advertisements, proctoring exams, preparing interview materials and candidate notifications.
Assist in the coordination of pre-employment screenings, new hire orientation, benefit/wellness fair, employee services awards, and safety trainings.
Assist with department invoice processing in the City's financial software system.
Maintain employee files to include personnel, medical, and background files.
Process and track Personnel Action Forms.
Assist with benefit administration, including processing insurance enrollment changes, reviewing and preparing benefit statements, and assisting with the annual health fair for employees.
Provide administrative support to Human Resources, including preparing correspondence, memoranda and reports, processing mail, performing data entry and maintaining various schedules, records and logs.
Provide a high level of customer service to external customers, employees and retirees.
Respond to questions and provide information concerning various personnel policies and procedures.
Oversee and maintain the Department's subject files and Destruction of Records program. Ensure that records are purged as required.
Participates in the collection of data for studies, reports and surveys.
Prepare written and/or oral reports and recommendations on assigned projects.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, and other documentation.
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 Technician.
Qualification Guidelines Education
An Associate\'s degree or the completion of the equivalent of 60 semester units at an accredited college or university in Business or related field.
Experience
One (1) year of general clerical experience, preferably in a Human Resources setting.
Knowledge Of
Business English, grammar, punctuation, spelling, arithmetic, vocabulary, composition and proper format.
Requisite Abilities/Skills
Must possess a strong customer service orientation and be a team player.
Operate a computer and a variety of software including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Plan effectively, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, fellow employees, public officials, and the general public.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Recruitment Information 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, written test, performance exam, 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 accommodations 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.
Fountain Valley General Employees Association (FVGEA) Representation: This classification is represented by the Fountain Valley General Employees Association. Flexible Work Schedules: Most General employees are offered the option to work a flexible work schedule, including either a 4/10 or 9/80 work schedule.
Compensation & Benefits Summary Base Salary Adjustments: 4% base salary adjustment effective Pay Period Ending July 3, 2026. Merit Increase: General employees shall be eligible for merit increases annually on the first day of the pay period closest to their anniversary date, until they reach the fifth step. Deferred Compensation Matching Contribution: The City will match up to a total amount of $225 per month into each employee\'s deferred compensation account. Other Specialty Pays: Employees under certain classifications or assignments, or who possess specialized skills/training/certification/bilingual pay, may be eligible for other specialty pays. Please refer to the FVGEA for further details.
Retirement: All full-time employees are members of CalPERS. See detailed notes in the original description for New Members/PEPRA and Classic Members, including employee contribution rates. Health Insurance: The City contributes towards health premiums for full-time employees; Flex Dollar Allowance applies to medical, dental, life, vision, AFLAC premiums. Note: Flex Dollar may vary for job share positions. Selected plan details follow in the original document (medical, dental, life/ADD, vision, AFLAC, FSA, long-term disability, medical opt-out). Most plans require employee premium payments where indicated.
Time Off From Work: Holidays (11 per year), Vacation (80-120 hours/year with potential cash-out), Sick leave, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $3,000/year), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Social Security and Medicare notes, and general notes about summary limitations.
Questions Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to hr@fountainvalley.gov.
Disclaimers This position requires an Associate\'s degree or the completion of the equivalent of 60 semester units in Business or a related field. If you have related education, training or certifications, please describe them. If not, type "N/A". If you have degrees, please attach proof of education. Please rate your clerical experience levels in set questions included in the application. Your NEOGOV or other HRMS experience should be described. This is followed by governmental experience checks and proficiency questions. Answers are required as part of the application process.
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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."
Our Human Resources Team is headed by a Human Resources Director and includes a Human Resources Manager, a Senior Human Resources Analyst, two (2) Human Resources Analysts and three (3) Human Resources Technicians (one of which is a newly budgeted position).
Responsibilities The City of Fountain Valley is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Human Resources Technician to join our dynamic Human Resources Team. In this role, you will serve as the essential link between our employees and the organizational systems that support them. You will be responsible for a wide range of technical, clerical, and administrative functions, and helping bridge the gap between core Human Resources functions by ensuring processes such as recruitment, onboarding, classification and compensation, and benefits administration operate efficiently. As a Human Resources Technician, you\'ll provide technical and administrative support in various aspects of Human Resources, such as:
Recruitment and selection
Classification and compensation
Benefits administration
Benefits
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): $675 for Employee Only; $1,175 for Employee + 1 Dependent; or $1,450 for Employee + Family. Flex dollars are applied to CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plans, dental (mandatory), life insurance (mandatory), vision and optional AFLAC insurance
Matching deferred compensation contribution up to $225 per month
City-paid long-term disability insurance
Generous leave accruals
11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
Job Overview In addition to the key responsibilities listed above, this position also performs the following essential duties:
Assist in the administration of the recruitment, testing and selection process to include scheduling and coordinating written exams and interviews, posting advertisements, proctoring exams, preparing interview materials and candidate notifications.
Assist in the coordination of pre-employment screenings, new hire orientation, benefit/wellness fair, employee services awards, and safety trainings.
Assist with department invoice processing in the City's financial software system.
Maintain employee files to include personnel, medical, and background files.
Process and track Personnel Action Forms.
Assist with benefit administration, including processing insurance enrollment changes, reviewing and preparing benefit statements, and assisting with the annual health fair for employees.
Provide administrative support to Human Resources, including preparing correspondence, memoranda and reports, processing mail, performing data entry and maintaining various schedules, records and logs.
Provide a high level of customer service to external customers, employees and retirees.
Respond to questions and provide information concerning various personnel policies and procedures.
Oversee and maintain the Department's subject files and Destruction of Records program. Ensure that records are purged as required.
Participates in the collection of data for studies, reports and surveys.
Prepare written and/or oral reports and recommendations on assigned projects.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, and other documentation.
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 Technician.
Qualification Guidelines Education
An Associate\'s degree or the completion of the equivalent of 60 semester units at an accredited college or university in Business or related field.
Experience
One (1) year of general clerical experience, preferably in a Human Resources setting.
Knowledge Of
Business English, grammar, punctuation, spelling, arithmetic, vocabulary, composition and proper format.
Requisite Abilities/Skills
Must possess a strong customer service orientation and be a team player.
Operate a computer and a variety of software including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Plan effectively, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, fellow employees, public officials, and the general public.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Recruitment Information 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, written test, performance exam, 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 accommodations 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.
Fountain Valley General Employees Association (FVGEA) Representation: This classification is represented by the Fountain Valley General Employees Association. Flexible Work Schedules: Most General employees are offered the option to work a flexible work schedule, including either a 4/10 or 9/80 work schedule.
Compensation & Benefits Summary Base Salary Adjustments: 4% base salary adjustment effective Pay Period Ending July 3, 2026. Merit Increase: General employees shall be eligible for merit increases annually on the first day of the pay period closest to their anniversary date, until they reach the fifth step. Deferred Compensation Matching Contribution: The City will match up to a total amount of $225 per month into each employee\'s deferred compensation account. Other Specialty Pays: Employees under certain classifications or assignments, or who possess specialized skills/training/certification/bilingual pay, may be eligible for other specialty pays. Please refer to the FVGEA for further details.
Retirement: All full-time employees are members of CalPERS. See detailed notes in the original description for New Members/PEPRA and Classic Members, including employee contribution rates. Health Insurance: The City contributes towards health premiums for full-time employees; Flex Dollar Allowance applies to medical, dental, life, vision, AFLAC premiums. Note: Flex Dollar may vary for job share positions. Selected plan details follow in the original document (medical, dental, life/ADD, vision, AFLAC, FSA, long-term disability, medical opt-out). Most plans require employee premium payments where indicated.
Time Off From Work: Holidays (11 per year), Vacation (80-120 hours/year with potential cash-out), Sick leave, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $3,000/year), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Social Security and Medicare notes, and general notes about summary limitations.
Questions Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to hr@fountainvalley.gov.
Disclaimers This position requires an Associate\'s degree or the completion of the equivalent of 60 semester units in Business or a related field. If you have related education, training or certifications, please describe them. If not, type "N/A". If you have degrees, please attach proof of education. Please rate your clerical experience levels in set questions included in the application. Your NEOGOV or other HRMS experience should be described. This is followed by governmental experience checks and proficiency questions. Answers are required as part of the application process.
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