Agency Staff Services Analyst I/II - Confidential

County of Shasta • Redding, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, to perform a variety of administrative and fiscal analysis work and participate in special studies or projects; to perform related work as required. Positions in this classification are responsible for performing various staff administrative and analysis work. Work may include diverse special projects with rigid deadlines. This is the entry level classification in the Agency Staff Services Analyst I/II – Confidential class series. Incumbents in this classification are expected to become familiar with the operations and programs of the department to which assigned and initially perform less complex work than what would be expected of an Agency Staff Services Analyst II – Confidential. This is a Confidential classification. Confidential in this context according to the Personnel Rules means a non-management employee who, in the course of his or her duties, is regularly privy to management planning or decision-making regarding the County’s administration of employer-employee relations as determined by the Board of Supervisors. Positions in this classification are responsible for performing various staff administrative and analysis work. Work may include diverse special projects with rigid deadlines. This is the journey level classification in the Agency Staff Services Analyst I/II – Confidential class series and is distinguished from the Agency Staff Services Analyst I – Confidential classification in that incumbents are expected to perform more complex analytical work and complete special projects with a high degree of independence. This is a Confidential classification. Confidential in this context according to the Personnel Rules means a non-management employee who, in the course of his or her duties, is regularly privy to management planning or decision-making regarding the County’s administration of employer-employee relations as determined by the Board of Supervisors.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND journey level paraprofessional or related project/administrative support experience.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of experience equivalent to an Agency Staff Services Analyst I – Confidential with Shasta County.
• General public and business administration practices; governmental functions and organization; principles and practices of the functional areas germane to this specialized position.
• Gather and analyze data; identify problems and central issues; reason logically; perform and document research in dealing with administrative issues; read and interpret operating procedures and regulations; recommend and implement changes; speak and write effectively; establish effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; work independently and accept increasing responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in research and data analysis
• Creating and composing complex reports
• Presenting data that supports findings
• Project management
• Policy development
• Interpreting and explaining laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Meeting rigid deadlines
• Working in a high paced, multiple priority environment
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong analytical skills
• A positive attitude
• Outstanding customer service
• Focus on finding creative solutions

Responsibilities

• Gathers, tabulates, and analyzes data; draws organization, workload, and other charts; prepares reports and makes recommendations on procedures, policies, and program alternatives; makes recommendations on financial, personnel, client, and other administrative systems; monitors contracts; writes a variety of complex reports; orders supplies; prepares correspondence; and may assist in the supervision of staff.

Benefits

• Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
• The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% intervals between each step.
• The original appointment for new employees begins at the first step of the assigned salary range.
• New employees are eligible for a merit-based step increase at six months from step A to step B and then annually thereafter from the step B pay period.
• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program.
• Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62.
• An employee in this classification will also contribute up to [9.5 %] of their pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level