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scheduled to increase in 2018, but the amounts Flexible Spending Account – Employees Search Schedule currently paid by LAFCO are as follows: can pay for certain health care and dependent day care with tax-free dollars under the Filing Deadline...... June 30, 2017 Employee Only: $646.00 flexible benefit plan. The Health Care Employee + 1 Dependent:: $938 Preliminary Interviews...... July 10-11, 2017 Account is used to pay for medical, dental Employee + 2 or More Dependents: $1,313.50 Recommendation of Candidates...... July 20, 2017 and vision expenses that are not covered Dental Insurance – Employees may elect by a health plan. The Dependent Day Care Finalist Interview Process...... July 27-28, 2017 coverage under one of two dental plans offered Account is used to pay for child care or care by Delta Dental DeltaCare USA DHMO. for other dependent family member(s). These dates have been confirmed, and it is recommended Employee only: $6.84; Employee +1 dependent: Health Savings Account (HSA) – that you plan your calendar accordingly. $12.36; Employee +2 or more dependents: $15.83. Employees can open an HSA account to pay Employees that elect Delta Dental PPO pay for or reimburse qualified health expenses the following: $24.05; Employee +1 dependent: and save for medical and retiree health $48.08; Employee +2 or more dependents: $68.66. expenses on a tax-free basis. Funds roll Vision Insurance – Employees may elect over and accumulate year to year if not spent. coverage under Vision Service Plan (VSP) The Recruitment Process Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account – To apply for this exciting career opportunity, freedom of choice of providers. Eligible Employees can use a LPFSA in conjunction please send your resume and cover letter dependents are covered through the end of electronically to: with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The the month in which they turn age 26. program allows an employee to put away Peckham & McKenney Life Insurance – LAFCO provides a basic policy money on a tax-free basis to pay for dental and [email protected] of one-time annual salary with a minimum of vision expenses not covered by insurance. $50,000 and a maximum of $1,000,000 for each Resumes are acknowledged within two Retirement – LAFCO is a participating employer employee. A $2,000 basic policy for a legal spouse business days. Call Clay Phillips toll-free in the San Diego County Employees Retirement at (866) 912-1919 for more information. and each child from birth to 26 years of age is Association (SDCERA) and provides a defined also provided. Supplemental employee coverage benefit pension plan. Permanent employees of 1, 2 or 3 times annual salary to maximum of automatically become members and contribute $1,000,000 is available under the flexible benefit to their benefit from each biweekly paycheck. plan. These plans are underwritten by Met Life. Contact SDCERA at (619) 515-6800 or visit Accidental Death and Dismemberment – www.sdcera.org for additional information. LAFCO provides a basic policy of one-time Deferred Compensation – Employees may elect annual salary with a minimum of $50,000 and to defer a portion of their compensation to a 457 a maximum of $1,000,000 for each employee. Plan and/or a 401A Plan. The administrator of Additional employee coverage of 1, 2 or 3 times both plans is Nationwide Retirement Solutions. annual salary up to a maximum of $1,000,000 Contact Deferred Compensation at (619) 531-5840. is available under the flexible benefit plan. These plans are underwritten by Met Life. www.peckhamandmckenney.com San Diego County there are five alternates to the regular members -- one for The San Diego Local Agency Formation each membership category. All Commission (LAFCO) serves San Diego County, commissioners serve four year the southernmost major metropolitan area in the terms. There is also a standing State of California. The county enjoys incredible 16-member Special Districts geographic diversity including 70 miles of scenic Advisory Committee, plus other ad hoc committees • Able to develop, coastline and beautiful beaches, fertile inland that are formed for special projects and issues. implement, and live valleys, chaparral-carpeted mountains and the within a conservative captivating beauty of the Anza-Borrego desert. LAFCO is responsible for coordinating, directing operational budget; The county is bordered by Riverside County and and overseeing logical and timely changes to local • Knowledgeable Orange County to the north; Imperial County government boundaries including annexation about state laws, to the east; Mexico to the south; and the Pacific and detachment of territory, incorporation legislative processes, Ocean to the west. The region encompasses 4,526 of cities, formation of special districts, and and procedures square miles and has a population of approximately consolidation, merger and dissolution of governing LAFCO, 3.3 million, with the vast majority of residents special districts. LAFCO also is charged with State of California living in the county’s 18 incorporated cities. The reviewing ways to reorganize, simplify, and planning, zoning and county also includes a large unincorporated area streamline governmental organization. Over environmental laws; that is primarily open space or undeveloped, the past 29 years, the San Diego LAFCO has • Knowledgeable about public facilities and services with large tracts of federal, state, or regional streamlined government services in the county provided by local government; parklands, and agricultural production areas. by consolidating 83 special districts. In 2018, • The ability to establish good working relationships. the San Diego LAFCO will begin a major San Diego County’s thriving economy includes update to its Spheres of Influence, Municipal The position requires a Bachelor’s degree from military and defense-related industries, tourism, Service Reviews, Disadvantaged Community an accredited four-year college or university, biosciences, software, international trade, Program, and launching an Unincorporated preferably with a degree in public policy, agriculture, research and manufacturing. Its Island Annexation Program. These programs will political science, public administration, business educational institutions, including the University affect 18 municipalities and 80 special districts. administration or urban/city and regional of San Diego, San Diego State University, planning. A graduate degree in the above or related California State University at San Marcos and The San Diego LAFCO has been honored fields is highly desirable. The position requires the University of California San Diego, are with sixteen statewide awards for its at least five years of progressively responsible nationally recognized for their excellence and serve professional excellence and innovation. It was administrative, budgetary, and supervisory as incubators for the region’s innovative leaders recognized by the California Association experience within the last ten years. Three and entrepreneurs. The healthcare system in San of Local Agency Formation Commissions of those five years must have included work Diego County is considered to be among the (CALAFCO) in 1998, 2002 and 2004 as the involving local governmental agencies. Relevant best in the nation with 26 accredited hospitals. “Most Effective Commission” in the State. private sector or military experience will also be With nearly perfect weather year-round, residents The approved Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget is $1.9 considered. Work with land use and regulatory and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor million. There are six salaried members of the agencies areas in California is highly desirable. recreational activities of every kind. In addition, staff and an equal number of contract staff. the county is home to numerous attractions For more information about San Diego The Compensation including the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo LAFCO, please visit: http://www.sdlafco.org. The salary is negotiable depending on the Safari Park, SeaWorld, Legoland, Balboa Park experience and qualifications of the selected and Cabrillo National Monument. The region is candidate. The current range is $131,684 to also home to the Del Mar Racetrack, the Padres The Position $208,145, plus $600 per month automobile professional baseball team, the San Diego Sockers The Executive Officer is a full time, at-will allowance. In addition the Commission offers (Indoor Soccer) and the San Diego Gulls (Ice employee directly appointed by the Commission. a comprehensive benefits package including: Hockey). Cultural amenities abound and include The Executive Officer is responsible for the Vacation – a variety of museums and art centers, as well as implementation of policies and directives of the Accruals are credited on a biweekly symphony, ballet, opera and theatre companies. Local Agency Formation Commission and is basis and available for use as it is accrued: 10 days responsible for administering and supervising the (1 though 5 years of service); 15 days (5 through For more information about San Diego County, day-to-day activities, finances, personnel, and other 10 years of service), 20 days (10 plus years of please visit https://www.sandiego.org. duties and responsibilities of the Commission. service and over). Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee’s annual rate. The Commission is seeking a proven leader The Organization Sick Leave – of integrity that is innovative, and dynamic At time of hire, an employee is Mandated by the State legislature, every county with exemplary professional qualifications. In credited ten days of reserve sick leave pending in California has a Local Agency Formation addition, the successful candidate will have normal accrual during the first year of employment. Commission to encourage the orderly formation outstanding oral and written communication Thereafter, accruals are credited on a biweekly of local governmental agencies, preserve skills, excellent judgment, strong follow-through, basis and available for employee use once credited. agricultural land resources, and discourage urban impeccable work ethics, and a proven management, Employees accrue 13 days of sick leave each year. sprawl. The San Diego LAFCO was established budgetary and supervisory track record. Holidays – in 1963 and is an independent regulatory agency There are eleven regular holidays with quasi-legislative authority. The thirteen- The Executive Officer must be: annually: New Years’ Day, Martin Luther King member Commission consists of eight regular Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Presidents Day, Memorial • Self-disciplined and self-directed; commissioners from five different membership Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s • Able to set an appropriate example for others by categories: two commissioners are members of the Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), and Christmas maintaining high ethical standards; County Board of Supervisors; one commissioner Day. Employees who have paid service during • Able to be responsive to the Commission by fully is from the San Diego City Council; two the second pay period of the fiscal year will implementing board goals in a timely manner; commissioners are city council members from the receive 16 hours of floating holiday hours to use • Organized and demonstrate a track record to 17 other incorporated cities; two commissioners are at their discretion (with supervisory approval). manage, design, and complete complex projects directors from independent special districts; and Miscellaneous Paid Leaves – within tight deadlines; Miscellaneous one commissioner represents the public. In addition, • Innovative by identifying creative solutions to paid leave may be available subject to Commission successfully resolve jurisdictional issues; approval on an individual basis for other purposes, • Diplomatic and able to maintain neutrality while such as military leave, bereavement, jury duty, etc. presenting LAFCO staff recommendations; Flexible Benefit Plan – This flexible benefit • Capable of supervising a diverse, professional staff; program gives an employee the freedom to choose • The ability to be flexible but professional; from a menu of benefits. These benefits are • Able to establish a strong, capable team; paid on a pre-tax basis (excluding supplemental • Able to manage the work of staff, consultants, and life insurance). The monthly benefit credits are special committees;

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