Company Profile
County of Alameda
Company Overview
One of 58 counties in California, Alameda County is home to over 1.5 million people living in 14 incorporated cities as well as in six unincorporated communities and rural areas throughout the 813 square miles of the County.
Alameda County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors directly elected by voters in their respective districts. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for providing policy direction, approving the County budget, and representing the County in a number of areas including its special districts. The County Administrator advises, assists, and acts as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board’s jurisdiction.
Other elected officials include the Auditor-Controller/Recorder, Assessor, Treasurer-Tax Collector, District Attorney, and Sheriff/Coroner.
Alameda County provides health care, social services, public protection, and general government programs for a population that is culturally and ethnically diverse. County services are provided to the citizens by more than 9,000 employees working in 21 different agencies and departments.
Fifteen cents of every dollar you pay in property tax supports the vital services Alameda County provides to the people who live, work, and play here. And for every taxpayer dollar, the County receives nine dollars from other sources such as the state and federal governments to pay for mandated programs.
Altogether, the County spends, under the guidance of the Board of Supervisors, $2.4 billion annually to assist vulnerable residents, enforce the law, ensure justice, protect public health, and improve our quality of life
HEALTHCARE SERVICES AGENCY
Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents.
Company History
Alameda County, California, was established in 1853. The County was created from the territory of two counties created in 1850: Contra Costa and Santa Clara. It was given the local name for the region, Alameda, which translated loosely as "a grove of poplars." The County enjoys a varied geography ranging from urban marinas to rolling open spaces to hillside lakes and streams. Alameda is the seventh most populous county in California, and has 14 incorporated cities and several unincorporated communities. The total population is estimated to be 1,510,271 as of April 2010, a 4.6% increase from April 2000. During the same time period, California's population rose 10%. Oakland is the seat of County government and the largest city.
Alameda County is characterized by rich diversity and culture. Population growth has occurred with the natural net increase of births over deaths, but also from substantial immigration, and Alameda County is now one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the Bay Area and the nation. The 2010 Census shows that there is no majority racial or ethnic group in Alameda County. Compared to the 2000 Census, the Black / African American population decreased countywide by 11%, the Asian population increased by 31%, and the Hispanic population increased by 23%. According to the California Department of Education, 53 languages were spoken by English language learners in the K-12 public school systems in Alameda County in 2008-09.
Benefits
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance
Vision
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage)
County Allowance
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
Long Term Care Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan
For your Work/Life Balance
11 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Group Auto/Home
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
1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
**Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.