Collection Services Agent Level I/II

Industry: County Wide

Company: Sacramento County, CA

Salary : $51,218.64 – $66,168.72 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 28324-E

Department: County Wide

Opening Date: 12/06/2024

Closing Date: 1/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

12/20/24, 1/3/25, 1/17/25 (final)
Level I – $4,268.22 – $5,188.67/month
Level II – $4,536.17 – $5,514.06/month

Collection Services Agents Level I/II serve the residents of Sacramento County by assuring the fair and accurate collection of debt owed to County Departments and others. Incumbents engage in the identification of debts owed, assessment of debtor ability to pay, negotiation of repayment plans, pursuit of legal enforcement measures, and tracking of actual collection results.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Specific procedures, rules, regulations, and laws governing collection of debts and enforcement of debt collection
• California statutes concerning the collection of delinquent accounts and legal actions that may be required, such as Small Claims Court actions, real property liens, wage garnishments
• Interviewing techniques which allow full collecting of information while maintaining the dignity of the debtor
• Computer systems used in the collection of debts
• Arithmetic calculations

Ability to

• Work well in a team environment with shared goals
• Learn a wide variety of collection types and procedures
• Flexibly, yet forcefully, negotiate with debtors
• Think rapidly while properly and accurately collecting debts
• Effectively manage workload based upon organizational and team goals and priorities
• Train others in various aspects of collections
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing in English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Effectively contribute to the County’s and Department’s goals and objectives
• Deal courteously with the public, sometimes under very emotionally trying conditions
• Audit, construct and adjust financial records
• Perform skip-tracing functions
• Use tact and courtesy in working with the general public and representatives of other agencies
• Analyze and evaluate statements and information, draw logical conclusions, and make decisions
• Establish extended payment contracts
• Interpret, understand, apply, and explain, rules, procedures, and policies
• Make individual decisions as to the most effective legal actions that may be applied to individual cases
• Prepare and file legal documents with the court
• Appear in court as a representative of the County in various types of forced collection actions, interview effectively, research and analyze options, and make appropriate decisions at a level commensurate with the complexity or difficulty of the account

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Collection Services Agent (Level II)
Either:
1. Two years of full time, paid experience, in any combination, interviewing debtors and collecting debts for either a collections agency, an employer who does not use a collections agency, or a federal, state or county government.

Or:
2. One year as a Collections Services Agent Level I within the County of Sacramento.

Collection Services Agent (Level I)

Either:
1. One year of full time, paid experience interviewing debtors and collecting debts for either a collections agency or an employer who does not use a collections agency.

Or:
2. The full time equivalent of nine months experience in the Sacramento County class of Collection Services Aide.

Or:
3. Two years of journey level clerical experience within the Division of Revenue Recovery or other Sacramento County debt collections program.

Note: Initial appointments to this class, and advancement, are at the discretion of the appointing authority, provided that minimum qualifications are met.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated (173.6 hour =21.7 days=one work month) to meet the total experience requirements.

Special Requirements

Special Skills: Some positions in this class may additionally require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English. When required, these special skills may be used in performing such tasks as the following:

1. Interprets and explains the meaning of laws, rules, and regulations in a language other than English.

2. Conducts interviews in a language other than standard English, and translates information obtained into English.

3. Acts as a special consultant to other staff to help interpret the needs and problems of individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds.

4. Assists staff in revenue collections by giving advice and information on problems involving relationships with clients and staff of different languages and cultural backgrounds.

5. Assists other Collection Services Agents and Criminal Investigators by using applicable special skills to help them with the differences of the English language patterns used in different cultural communities or by translating, interpreting or otherwise using language skills.

The Sacramento County Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for this class on October 22, 1987.

Criminal History and Background Check: Applicants must pass a criminal history and background check that may include contact of prior employers and/or personal references. Applicants will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. A classifiable set of fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Additionally, an individual who currently has, or has had in the past, an account with the Sacramento County Sacramento County Division of Revenue Recovery may be disqualified from employment as a Collection Services Agent Level I/II.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Note: The probationary period for Collection Services Agent Level I/Level II may be served fully at either level; or at both levels in any combination totaling 12 months, providing that the minimum qualifications are met for advancement to Level II.
Application and Testing Information

APPLICATIONQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREApplicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked “Supplemental Questions”. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of “See Resume” or “See Application”, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write “no experience” for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate’s application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate’s responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate’s education, training and experience. The candidate’s application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate’s responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSClick here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)For information regarding County jobs:

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee’s job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee’s bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee’s appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee’s responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

• DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
  Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
• MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
  The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers’ Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the “Minimum Qualifications” section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

“Experience” means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran’s score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran’s name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran’s preference for certification purposes.

“Disabled Veteran” means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran’s preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran’s status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule “reserve” status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
1. Become a union member;
2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.
Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as ‘See Resume’ as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions

02

Provided you are reachable on the eligible list, your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire may be reviewed by potential employers as the initial step of the interview process. During the interview process you may also be required to substantiate the responses you have provided.

• I have read and understood the above information

03

Do you currently have an account or have you ever had an account with the Division of Revenue Recovery (DRR) and/or the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Work Release Division? Check all box(s) that apply.

• Yes, I have or had an account with the Division of Revenue Recovery (DRR)
• No, I have not had an account with the Division of Revenue Recovery (DRR)
• Yes, I have or had an account with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Work Release Division
• No, I have not had an account with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Work Release Division

04

Some positions are located at the Sheriff’s Department Work Release Division.Collections Services Agent Level I/II working at the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department have face to face interviews with inmates to assess their ability to pay and/or negotiate payment arrangements for them to be released from jail and enter into Home Detention or a Work Release Program. Collection Services Agents also execute debt collection processes and procedures when payment is in default.

Are you willing to work at the Sheriff’s Department Work Release Division? Your answer does not factor into your score/ranking. However, it is critical to this department’s hiring processes.

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing to work shifts other than day shift? Your answer does not factor into your score/ranking. However, it is critical to each department’s hiring processes.

• Yes
• No

06

Criminal History and Background Check:

Applicants for this position must pass a criminal history and background check that may include contact of prior employers and/or personal references. Applicants will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. A classifiable set of fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Additionally, an individual who currently has, or has had in the past, an account with the Sacramento County Division of Revenue Recovery may be disqualified from employment as a Collection Services Agent.

Note: The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department is mandated to do an extensive Criminal History/Background Check as well as Drug Testing once a conditional job offer is made.

• I have read, understood, and am able to comply with the above statements

07

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications of Collection Services Agent Level I/II with Sacramento County.

• None
• One year or more of full time, paid experience interviewing debtors and collecting debts for a collections agency
• One year or more of full time, paid experience interviewing debtors and collecting debts for an employer who does not use a collections agency
• The full time equivalent of nine months experience in the Sacramento County class of Collection Services Aide (Note: Part time paid experience may be substituted on the basis of 173.6 hours =21.7 days= one work month)
• Two years of journey level clerical experience within the Division of Revenue Recovery or another Sacramento County debt collections program

08

Describe in detail your experience that qualifies you for the position of Collection Services Agent Level I/II with the County of Sacramento. Also, include in your response:

• The type of cases
• How you obtain your caseload information and your level of responsibility managing the cases from receipt to completion
• Method/resources used to locate and interview debtors
• Techniques and strategies used to obtain and negotiate payment
• Computer software/program(s) used and the specific actions and/or duties performed
• Your level of responsibility informing and/or enforcing the debtor of the repercussions of non-payment of debt

Indicate the name of your employer, dates of employment, and your job title. You may include more than one employer. If you have no experience in this area, please type “None.”

09

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience collecting debt.

• None
• Obtain and maintain financial records relating to the case
• Calculate and identify the amount of debt owed
• Assess the debtor’s ability to pay
• Negotiate and develop repayment plans
• Pursue legal enforcement measures
• Track actual collection results

10

Select the one box that best describes your present and past experience interacting with debtors.

• None
• Interaction with debtor is solely over the telephone
• Interaction with debtors in person and over the phone
• Interaction with debtor is solely in person

11

Select the one box that best describes the number of daily phone calls you make and/or receive regarding your work caseload.

• None
• Less than 25 calls
• 25 to 40 calls
• 41 to 50 calls
• 51 to 74 calls
• 75 or more calls

12

Select the one box that best describes your experience handling confrontational situations/hostile or irate customers.

• None
• Sometimes Performed: Part of my job but not a primary function (Performed less than 20% of the time)
• Moderately Performed: Occasional but important function of my job (Performed 20% to less than 50% of the time)
• Extensively Performed: Regular function of my job (Performed 50% of the time or more)

13

Select all the boxes that describe the different methods and resources you use to locate individuals to collect debts.

• None
• Location of individuals is forwarded to a collection agency to handle
• Credit reports
• DMV reports
• Contacting other creditors
• Criminal Justice Database (e.g., Lexus Nexus)
• Public records
• State and Federal automated processes
• Interviewing neighbors or family
• Internet databases, Google, etc.
• CrissCross through Haines Directory
• Known Persons Systems
• Employers or EDD
• Welfare systems (e.g., CalWin)
• Other

14

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience informing and/or enforcing the repercussions of non-payment of debt.

• None
• Small claims/Muni suit
• Real property liens
• Wage garnishments
• Bank levy
• Tax intercept
• Credit reporting
• Return to court for possible warrants

15

Select all the boxes that best describe the individuals you interact with concerning the enforcement of court orders related to debt collection.

• None
• Attorneys
• Claims adjusters
• Other county department representatives
• Parties of interest
• Outside agency representatives
• Probation/Law Enforcement Officers

16

Select all the boxes that best describe your experience related to court orders in the execution of the collection of debts.

• None
• Prepare and file legal documents with the court
• Prepare accounts for legal enforcement by developing case summaries
• Prepare accounts for legal enforcement by obtaining evidence
• Appear in court as a department representative
• Process request for court collection actions

17

Describe in detail your full time paid experience, level of involvement, and frequency in which you use court orders in the collection of debt. In your response include the different processes that you used and the frequency in which you interacted with each of your selections identified in Question # 15. Also include your employer, employment dates and your job title. You may include more than one employer. If you have no experience in this area, please type “None.”

18

Select all the boxes that best describe the regulations, statutes, and/or policies and procedures you use most often in the collection of debts.

• None
• Internal office policies and procedures
• California Statutes of Limitations on Debt Collection
• State laws, Federal laws, State bills, Assembly bills, etc. regarding collections
• Fair Debt & Collection Practices

19

Select the one box that best describes your paid experience and frequency explaining and interpreting policies, procedures, laws, regulations and statutes related to the collection of debts.

• None
• Occasionally explaining routine policies, procedures, laws, regulations, bills and/or statutes
• Explaining and interpreting policies, procedures, laws, regulations, bills and/or statutes is a regular and recurring job duty
• Explaining and interpreting complex policies, procedures, laws, regulations, bills and/or statutes that might require some research is a regular and recurring job duty

20

Describe in detail your full-time paid experience, frequency, and level of responsibility interpreting, explaining, and/or researching policies, procedures, laws, regulations, bills and/or statutes related to the collection of debt. In your response, also include the following:

• The exact types of policies, procedures, laws, regulations, bills, and/or statutes
• Your employer, dates of employment, your job title. You may include more than one employer
• The exact duties performed. Please ensure employer information is on your application.

If you have no relevant experience please type “None.”

21

Select all the boxes that best describe computer software you have at least a basic level of proficiency using. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency. If you have no experience, select “None”
Note: Your selection should reflect experience acquired in an academic and/or working environment.

• None
• Microsoft Outlook or comparable software
• Microsoft Word or comparable software
• Microsoft Excel or comparable software
• Proprietary software
• File Management software (FileNet, Kofax, Microsoft Office File Explorer, etc.)
• Virtual Meeting Software (Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Blue Jeans, GoToMeeting, etc.)
• Other software

22

Do you have the ability to fluently and effectively communicate (speak, read, and/or write) in one or more of the languages listed below, or do you have overall knowledge of the African American and/or Native American culture; its community resources and an understanding of the social, economic and educational problems/issues generally experienced by members of those communities and want to be considered for a position using those skills? Check all box(s) that apply.

• None
• African American Culture
• Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
• Armenian Language and Culture
• Burmese Language and Culture
• Cambodian Language and Culture
• Chinese Language and Culture
• Farsi Language and Culture
• Hmong Language and Culture
• Japanese Language and Culture
• Korean Language and Culture
• Lao Language and Culture
• Mien Language and Culture
• Native American Culture
• Punjabi/East Indian Culture and Language
• Romanian Language and Culture
• Russian Language and Culture
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Tagalog Language and Culture
• Ukrainian Language and Culture
• Vietnamese Language and Culture

23

If you would like to be considered for a position using a language and/or culture skill, and have not already been tested, you may be tested for such a skill at a future date. This testing would assess items such as: reading and translating written material; knowledge of customs, tradition, culture and history; ability to communicate effectively; familiarity with colloquialisms and dialects; and social, economic, and educational issues related to the culture.
Please check the one box that best describes your testing and/or certification status in a language other than English or knowledge of another culture.

• Yes, I would like to be tested
• No, I would not like to be tested
• I am already certified by the County of Sacramento

24

If you checked that you are already certified by the County of Sacramento, type the language(s) and culture(s) you are certified in and the approximate date(s) that you were tested. Information given will be subject to verification. If you did not select that you have already been certified, please type “N/A”.

25

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes.
• No.

26

I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes.

27

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months.
• Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months.
• Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year.
• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

28

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event
• Location of event
• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type “None”

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