Administrative Analyst I/II/III

Kings County•Hanford, CA

21h

About The Position

The Kings County Administrative Office is seeking qualified professionals for the Administrative Analyst I/II/III series. The role supports Countywide initiatives through budget and financial analysis, grants and contract administration, program evaluation, organizational studies, and policy development. Analysts research and assess operational and programmatic practices and provide recommendations to improve County services and operations. Assignments become increasingly complex and carry greater responsibility as experience is gained. The work includes budget development and monitoring; financial administration and reporting; grants and contracts; management and organizational analysis; program evaluation; policy review; and preparing technical reports, staff reports, presentations, and Board of Supervisors agenda materials. Analysts coordinate with County departments and stakeholders, may represent the County at meetings, and may provide staff support to boards and commissions. The position requires the ability to work irregular hours as necessary and travel within and outside Kings County. The listed annual salary ranges are $72,196.80–$88,129.60 for Level I, $79,768.00–$97,344.00 for Level II, and $88,129.60–$107,536.00 for Level III.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Administrative Analyst I: One year of responsible administrative or fiscal management experience in a public agency setting.
Administrative Analyst II: One year of experience performing duties equivalent to an Administrative Analyst I in Kings County.
Administrative Analyst III: One year as an Administrative Analyst II with Kings County; or three years of responsible management- or professional-level experience in a county, city, or public agency conducting studies and making recommendations on fiscal and management activities; or four years of management-level experience demonstrating knowledge and skills in fiscal or administrative analysis and project leadership.
Possess a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check, including a credit check.
Ability to work irregular hours as necessary and travel within and outside the County.
Include work experience from the last 15 years in the application work history; also provide all relevant education and experience, even if it extends beyond the past 15 years.
Submit a completed application and supplemental questions; a resume may be attached but does not replace completion of the application.

Responsibilities

Analyze departmental budget requests and make recommendations to County management; participate in and oversee budget development, revenue forecasting, cash-flow analysis, cost containment, grant-fund disbursement, and expenditure monitoring.
Coordinate budget schedules and deadlines, support timely completion of the budget process, resolve cross-departmental budget issues, and review departmental budget submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with County policies.
Develop project plans, recommend study parameters, and determine appropriate methodologies and information sources for assigned studies and projects.
Review departmental organizational structures, programs, systems, and procedures; analyze alternatives and recommend improvements related to budgets, staffing, facilities, equipment, costs, productivity, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate and perform professional administrative and programmatic work in areas including budget development, financial administration and reporting, grants, purchasing, database management, contract administration, management analysis, public information, and program evaluation.
Prepare staff reports, presentations, Board of Supervisors agenda reports, commission and committee reports, resolutions, ordinances, and correspondence.
Conduct analytical and operational studies, evaluate alternatives, recommend changes, assist with implementation after approval, and prepare technical records and reports.
Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, County, and funding-agency requirements, laws, regulations, and professional practices.
Develop and standardize procedures to monitor and improve operational efficiency, program effectiveness, and service delivery; assess workloads and administrative systems and recommend improvements.
Manage grant-related duties, including preparing government-required grant status reports.
Review existing and proposed legislation and regulations for their impact on department programs, consult with department personnel, and develop recommendations and proposed changes.
Administratively review documents, contracts, ordinances, agreements, and fiscal transactions; conduct special studies and recommend implementation procedures.
Gather and analyze data and prepare recommendations on administrative, fiscal, organizational, and related management issues; interview and consult with department managers, organizations, and members of the public.
Review policies, procedures, and systems and advise management of their impact; develop and analyze data for management control and evaluation.
Represent the County at meetings and provide staff support to County boards and commissions; maintain records, files, statistical materials, reports, and correspondence.
Assist with maintaining the department webpage, including compiling update information and updating it regularly; monitor joint agency agreements.
Prepare and deliver presentations to employees, the public, the Board of Supervisors, government officials, boards, commissions, and department management; conduct public outreach when appropriate.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training; review relevant publications and materials to stay current in assigned work areas.
Prepare professional written and technical reports and correspondence and provide technical assistance on administrative and analytical matters.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

CalPERS retirement; plan and tier placement are determined according to the benefits section.
Fully paid PPO insurance premiums, including medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic coverage for the employee and eligible dependents.
Onsite Employee Health Center, Monday through Friday, for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in County health insurance, without requiring sick or other leave for personal appointments.
$40,000 term life and accident insurance.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
An additional 80 hours of management leave each fiscal year, prorated based on hire date, which may be cashed out at the employee's option.
Deferred Compensation Plan with a match of up to $3,500 per year for every three dollars contributed by the employee.
Longevity pay beginning at 10 years of service.
11.5 paid holidays annually and an additional 3.5 paid days when the County participates in the Holiday Closure.
Access to the County's Employee Assistance Program.
Access to Kings County's Assist-to-Own Down Payment Assistance Program.