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• WRIPAC Job Analysis - September 2025

  • Start
    09/08/2025
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  • End
    09/09/2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    19
  • Registered
    16 registrants

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  Job Analysis is the foundation of assessment and classification, and incorporating competency models extends the usefulness of the job analysis data to performance management and employee development. In four half-day sessions, you will learn a simple process for identifying the right competencies, and collecting and analyzing job analytic data.

  
  

  Part I - Competency Modeling

  Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and individual and group exercises, participants will gain an understanding of the terms and application of "Competency" and "Competency Modeling" and how it complements Job Analysis. This course will address issues that competency modeling might resolve, design parameters, key design features, rating and sorting duties and competencies, and how to apply competencies in examination design. Participants will receive an electronic copy of the WRIPAC Competency Framework. 

  Part II - Job Analysis 

  This interactive workshop will focus on the WRIPAC Job Analysis Method. This comprehensive method is designed to identify the essential job tasks and associated knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and Competencies required to satisfactorily perform those tasks. The WRIPAC Job Analysis Method is flexible enough to be used in any jurisdiction and for a variety of classifications. It is compliant with the 1978 Federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures and 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This workshop includes group discussions and practical exercises. 

  The zoom link will be provided to registered attendees. 

  About our presenter:

  Amber Lytle is currently a Human Resources Manager with the City of Oakland. She was previously a Principal HR Analyst for Contra Costa County, Human Resources Department and formerly held the title of Exams Systems Supervisor with the City and County of San Francisco, Department of Human Resources. Amber has held memberships with SIOP, PTC-NC, WRIPAC, SHRM, and CALPELRA.

  Amber completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her coursework for her master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at California State University, San Bernardino. Amber prides herself on her commitment to serving the community through her work with various public agencies. She is excited share her knowledge of competency modeling, job analyses, and exam development. 

  
  

  If you work for a member agency, but do not have a login, please create an account and request member access. You must register with your work email address. 
  

  Registration will close on September 3, 2025, or when all seats have been reserved. 

  The early registration deadline for this class is August 1, 2025.
  

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• WRIPAC Fall Meeting 2025

  • When
    09/18/2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    61 registrants

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  Our Fall meeting will be held over zoom on September 18, 2025.

  During our one-day meeting, we will host an abbreviated round table discussion, break out into our committee meetings, and conduct our Business Meeting. There will also be 1-2 training presentations. Attendance in our virtual Business Meeting is required to be counted towards membership attendance.  Please note that members leaving during the virtual Business Meeting will not be given credit for attendance.

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• From Tension to Transformation: A Coaching-First Approach to Conflict Resolution

  • When
    09/26/2025
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    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    City of Pleasanton - Remillard Room, 3333 Busch Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566
  • Spaces left
    33
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Conflict is inevitable—but what if your response to it could actually make your team stronger? In this engaging and practical session, discover how a small but high-impact internal consulting team turns workplace tension into a catalyst for growth. By combining personalized coaching with thoughtfully facilitated conversations, they’ve created a replicable, people-centered model for resolving conflict in a way that builds trust, empathy, and accountability.

  You’ll learn how this approach starts with one-on-one coaching to increase self-awareness and clarify personal needs and goals. Then, through skillfully guided dialogue, individuals are invited to surface tough issues in a safe and constructive environment. The result? Real resolution—not just temporary fixes—and stronger working relationships on the other side of conflict.

  We’ll walk you through the full arc of the process, including:

  • Setting the stage with individual coaching and preparation
  • Designing and facilitating impactful conflict conversations
  • Supporting sustainable outcomes with post-conversation follow-up

  Whether you’re a leader, an HR professional, or an internal consultant, this session will equip you with tools to help your colleagues move from tension to transformation.
  

  
  

  Learning Outcomes:

  By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe a coaching-first framework for conflict resolution and how it builds trust and accountability
  • Identify the stages of an effective conflict resolution process, from individual prep to follow-up
  • Apply coaching techniques to help individuals reflect on their role in conflict and clarify desired outcomes
  • Facilitate or support conversations that promote empathy, understanding, and mutual problem-solving
  • Reframe conflict as an opportunity for individual and team growth

  
  

  About our presenter: Kisha Russell (she/her) is a well-versed organizational strategist with over 12 years of experience in Professional and Organizational Development. With a degree in Business Administration focused on Human Relations and certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for HR from Cornell, she brings a bold, innovative approach to building inclusive workplace cultures. Kisha’s career spans from global training in the Biotech sector to leading transformative initiatives at Contra Costa County, where she spearheads programs that include executive coaching, leadership development, and dynamic team services. She believes learning should never be boring or stuck in the "same old, same old." For her, it’s all about breaking the mold—think all the colors in the rainbow, no limits, no boxes! Her motto? "Be new, be bold, be you!" Forget playing it safe—go out there, shake things up, and create something fresh, fearless, and uniquely yours! Outside of her professional accomplishments, Kisha is a proud mother of three: a daughter following in her public service footsteps, a son excelling academically at Prairie View A&M with aspirations of becoming an investment banker, and a 13-year-old who’s convinced that YouTube is a full-time career and refuses to be seen without a snapback cap—because apparently, bad hair days are every day. Whether she’s coaching leaders, designing game-changing learning experiences, or inspiring the next generation (both at work and at home), Kisha is all about pushing boundaries and unlocking potential. With a passion for people, processes, and possibility, she’s on a mission to transform workplaces with bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and a fearless approach to growth.

  If you work for a member agency, but do not have a login, please create an account and request member access. You must register with your work email address. 

  Registration will close on September 21, 2025, or when all seats have been reserved. 

  The early registration deadline is August 17, 2025. 

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• Developing & Administering Structured Interviews

  • Start
    10/07/2025
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  • End
    10/09/2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    34
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Developing & Administering Structured Interviews (2 - Half-Day Sessions)

  This interactive, one-day course provides a comprehensive overview of structured interviews, focusing on developing, administering, and scoring effective interview questions. Participants will explore the latest research on structured interviews and engage in individual and small-group exercises to apply key concepts.

  Topics include:

  • Using job analysis data to craft job-related interview questions
  • Effective question formats
  • Rating and scoring methodologies
  • Panel member training
  • Best practices for administration 

  By the end of the course, HR professionals will gain the skills needed to enhance the validity, reliability, efficiency, and legal defensibility of structured interviews.

  About our presenter: Alycia Leach most recently worked at Contra Costa County as a Principal Human Resources Analyst May 2019 - May 2024, after over 3 years as a Senior Assessment Development Analyst with the City & County of San Francisco. Alycia resigned to homeschool her children, and remains connected to the professional community through training and networking through organizations like WRIPAC. She is an advocate for data-driven test development that will holistically and meaningfully assess candidate skill sets. Alycia's previous experience includes Human Resources functions for NASA and a waste management company in Louisiana. Alycia has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University.

  If you work for a member agency, but do not have a login, please create an account and request member access. You must register with your work email address. 

  Registration will close on October 2, 2025, or when all seats have been reserved. 

  The early registration deadline is August 31, 2025.

  
  

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