Financial Services Specialist II

Alameda County (CA) • Oakland, CA

108d

About The Position

The Alameda County Health Services Program is administered by the Alameda County Health and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Alameda County Health currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents. Under direction, to provide professional-level financial services in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, and grants management to County departments and agencies; to conduct a variety of studies and inquiries and perform financial analytic and administrative work; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

• Equivalent of one year full-time experience in the class of Financial Services Specialist I in the Alameda County classified service.
• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, accounting, economics, financial planning or a related field.
• Equivalent to one year of full-time professional-level experience in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, grant management or similar financial services.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Experience in governmental financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional-level financial services in areas of budget development and processing.
• Conduct contract negotiation and administration.
• Engage in financial planning and monitoring.
• Perform financial accounting and reporting.
• Manage grants for County departments and agencies.
• Conduct a variety of studies and inquiries.
• Perform financial analytic and administrative work.

Benefits

• Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan - Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Employee Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees