Employee Wellness Program Manager
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Job Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
DESCRIPTION
THE DEPARTMENT
Department Mission:Deliver high quality and timelyhuman resource services in partnership with County agencies departments andspecial districts to enable our customers to reach their organizational goals.
Vision:To be the employer of choice and a greatplace to work.
Values:In a spirit of partnership HRS strivesfor: Excellence in everything we do. Responsiveness to our customers and theirneeds. Fairness in our policies and practices. Innovation in developing andimplementing new programs. Diversity in recognizing everyones uniquecontribution. Development of every employees full potential. Anticipate andmeet the changing needs of employees and candidates to ensure the recruitmentand retention of a talented and committed workforce. Support the Countysorganizational culture that values customer service performance excellencediversity and fiscal stewardship. Redesign and transform the recruitmentfunction for improved customer service and satisfaction. Champion workforceplanning and development to ensure that employees have every opportunity toassume leadership positions as baby boomers retire. Improve the efficiency andeffectiveness of services through the increased use of technology.
For information about the Human ResourcesService Employee Benefits Center visit their website at:Employee Benefits Center.
THE POSITION
Under minimal supervision designs implements assesses andanalyzes preventative workplace wellness activities campaigns events andprograms for the County of Alameda (County) employees; and to perform relatedduties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This is a single position classification located in the HumanResource Services (HRS) Department in support of the Countys benefitprograms. This position reports to the HRS Division Manager assignedoversight of the Employee Benefits Center (EBC). The employee in thisposition is responsible for engaging in a variety of technical and analyticalwork involved in administering complex benefit programs and/or manage theCountys Wellness Program. The Employee Wellness Program Manager isresponsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Countys WellnessProgram and is distinguished from the higher-level classification of HRSDivision Manager in that the latter has the complete oversight of the EBC.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications belowthe ideal candidate will possess the following critical attributes:
- Demonstrates knowledge of current industry standards and trend in worksite wellness.
- Possesses knowledge of health and wellness medical terminology effective management and personnel supervision and working with wellness plans and programs.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and ability to effectively develop manage coordinate and evaluate wellness programs.
- Communicates clearly both written and oral formats preparing accurate reports policies and correspondence while effectively presenting information to leadership staff and community partners.
- Exercises political astuteness and interpersonal sensitivity in navigating complex organizational and community environments promoting collaboration and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Incorporates ethical and culturally responsive practices into all aspects of program management ensuring inclusive equitable and respectful service delivery.
- Demonstrates flexibility sound judgment and composure under pressure managing multiple and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Utilizes analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and implement innovative solutions to support programs that encourage maintaining and improving health.
- Commits to advancing County-wide goals of equity accountability through alignment with the County and HRS Department mission and goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Principles of effective management and personnel supervision.
- Principles practices and methods used to manage health and wellness programs.
- Health and medical terminology.
- Functions and interrelationships of various health medical fitness care services facilities and strategies.
- Management of a comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.
- RFPs preparation contract development and negotiations.
- Principles and procedures of program development coordination implementation and evaluation.
- Stay current with industry standards and trends in worksite wellness.
- Implement decisions or recommendations.
- Interact successfully with personnel at all levels.
- Draft technical reports.
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
- Understand interpret and apply pertinent provisions of laws and regulations applicable to assigned benefit and/or wellness programs.
- Set priorities.
- Meet deadlines.
- Use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Collect interpret and evaluate benefit and/or wellness data.
- Use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions.
- Define and select alternatives.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps:
A review of candidates application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.
An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The interview will be administered virtually may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
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. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website.
Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via e-mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.
The following dates aretentativeand subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: | |
| Deadline For Filing: | 5:00:00 p.m. Wednesday January 14 2026 |
| Review of Minimum Qualifications: Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: | January 15 2026 January 28 2026 |
| Civil Service Oral Examination: Results Notification: Promulgation of Eligible List | Week of February 9. 2026 By February March 4 2026 |
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: | |
| Departmental Hiring Interviews: | TBD |
For your Health & Well-Being
- Medical HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Long-Term Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1stUnited Services Credit Union
*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.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@ @andas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account 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 for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxesandare routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions please go to our website at. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Monique HillPersonnel Services ProgramManager Recruitment andSelection
Human Resource Services County of Alameda
or email
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Just east of San Francisco Bay lies Alameda county. The county, which is governed by a five-member board of supervisors, includes the major cities of Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro, and Livermore. Fifty county departments handle services like behavioral health care, emergency medical, ... View more
