Administrative Analyst III

The County Administrator seeks a talented, fiscally focused professional to join the County Administrator's Office (CAO) as an Administrative Analyst.

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Starting salary up to $68.79 / hour ($143,572 / year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Note : If you are interested in applying at the other level of this opportunity, please apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for Administrative Analyst II.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities.

You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including :

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development / Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education / training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance / benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Become an Administrative Analyst in the CAO

As an Administrative Analyst on the Operations and Budget (O&B) team, you will collaborate with department heads and senior departmental staff for assigned departments to analyze departmental budgets, finances, new and ongoing projects and programs, services, staffing plans, and procedures.

• A few examples of the types of work O&B Administrative Analysts conduct include : working with department executive management to develop substantial, long-range plans;
• reviewing and recommending effective departmental organizational structure and staffing plans; analyzing legislation that may affect assigned departments;

and collaborating with departments and the County Administrator on strategies to improve efficiencies and services, produce additional revenue, and / or maximize resources.

This position acts as a liaison between departments and the CAO and develops and explains recommendations to senior CAO management regarding fiscal and operational areas.

Additionally, as a member of O&B, you will :

• Assist in the development of the countywide budget
• Write Board reports and present to the Board of Supervisors
• Research, perform complex analyses, and develop recommendations on budget and policy issues
• Solicit and receive regular input from senior CAO managers and convey direction and information to departments

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who is highly interested in conducting fiscal analyses and will bring a solution-oriented mindset to solve complex operational issues that public sector programs / departments commonly face.

Additionally, they will bring :

• Demonstrated experience performing budgetary and / or data analyses
• Experience identifying and examining problems, evaluating data, and assessing solutions, with the ability to anticipate and understand foreseeable effects of decisions
• An understanding of how to manage resources effectively and the ingenuity to address issues and leverage existing resources to achieve goals
• The ability to draw connections between disparate operating units, and seek opportunities for collaboration and efficiencies
• Exceptional quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Experience working with public sector rules such as Civil Service employment and public sector procurement rules
• Proven ability to work with others at a wide range of levels, including the CAO, department heads, professional staff, and line staff
• The ability to embrace ambiguity and change, adjust to shifting priorities, and thrive in fast-paced environments
• Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

Education and Experience : Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein.

Normally, this would include academic course work in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, political science, economics, statistics, English composition, psychology, or a related field;

and three years of related and comparable experience analysis and developing reports and recommendations related to general administration, accounting, budget, and / or personnel work.

Experience working in a public agency, an advanced degree in a related field, and lead or supervisory experience are highly desirable.

License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

• Considerable knowledge of : principles and practices relating to modern budget, programs and systems management; the operations and functions of County government;
• principles and practices of research, report writing, and statistical analysis; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax, and English composition;

computer applications related to work including methods of graphic presentations.

Working knowledge of : group dynamics as it relates to public organizations; principles and practices of supervision and performance management;

principles and practices of project management, modern office methods and procedures.

• Ability to : plan and organize research and statistical work relating to the various aspects of administration, budget, and general management matters;
• understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and ordinances, as well as federal, state, and local legislation; apply problem solving skills sufficient to reach appropriate solutions, take action, document, and complete work in a timely manner;
• prioritize and manage a variety of simultaneous work projects and priorities to meet timelines and commitments; plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate effectiveness of assigned project(s);
• effectively communicate orally and in writing, and present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, and the public in carrying out sound management policies;
• perform data collection, interpretation, and evaluation pertaining to administrative, fiscal, and management matters; use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions and recommendations;

persuade, rationalize, and project consequences of decisions and / or recommendations; analyze administrative problems, budget requests, and a variety of programs, systems and procedures.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications.

Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination :

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass / not pass);

and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria :

Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and / or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination.

Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation.

Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position.

If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail.

All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement.

Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging.

We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

HR Analyst : AK

HR Technician : KK

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