Company Profile
Company Overview
Orange County is an enviable place to live – and the County of Orange is one of the premier employers in the region.
Whether you enjoy the outdoors, a professional office environment, or the burgeoning high-tech world, the County has a dynamic job that’s right for you. At the County, you will find variety, individual opportunity, and job satisfaction, as well as the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference in Orange County.
Vision
A high performing County workforce that effectively and efficiently provides public services to the Orange County community.
Mission
To attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled and competent work force so that County agencies/departments can provide outstanding services to their customers.
For further information, please refer to our website at www.ocgov.com.
Company History
THE COUNTY:
Orange County is the third largest county in California and one of the largest in the U.S., with a population over 3.1 million. The County covers 798 square miles and is bordered on the north by Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, on the east by Riverside County, on the southeast by San Diego County, and on the west and southwest by the Pacific Ocean. Approximately 42 miles of ocean shoreline provides beaches, marinas and other recreational areas.
There are 34 cities within Orange County, including San Clemente to the south and La Habra to the north. Other well-known cities include Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach and Santa Ana (the County seat). The County includes a diverse range of communities to meet all lifestyles.
The County of Orange is known for its attractions, including Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure Park, Knott's Theme Park, Irvine Spectrum Center, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Newport Bay/Balboa Pavilion, Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island, among numerous others. The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach and the Orange County Fair are major draws, and theater is provided by the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Garden Grove Playhouse and South Coast Repertory Theatre. The Los Angeles Angels (baseball) and Anaheim Ducks (hockey) are located in the County, as well as Los Alamitos Race Course. In addition, nature lovers have plenty of parks, trails, gardens, wetlands and miles of wilderness to explore, as well as some of the best beaches in California. There are also museums, antique stores and many historical buildings. Outstanding educational opportunities are available. With more than 500,000 students enrolled in public schools, Orange County boasts some of the lowest drop-out rates, safest schools and highest SAT scores in Southern California. There are numerous public and private colleges and universities, including the University of California, Irvine; California State University, Fullerton; and Chapman University, among others.
The County has access to excellent roads, rail, air and sea transportation. Five freeways connect the County to surrounding areas, and there is access to two toll road systems. Rail freight, passenger train and bus service are all prevalent, and John Wayne Airport provides connections to major cities throughout the U.S., as well as to Canada and Mexico.
Benefits
Administrative Management In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits; such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:
--Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS)
--Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/member_active/county_intro.htm.
--Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus annual leave benefits.
--Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
--Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums.
--Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
--Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
--Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
--457 Defined Contribution Program