Senior Administrative Analyst

County of Mendocino • Ukiah, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The current vacancy is in Ukiah, CA. At-Will position; exempt from Civil Service. Under supervision performs a variety of difficult and complex professional administrative and analytical functions involved in the review and analysis of departmental budgets, programs, systems and procedures; maintains close liaison with County departments and agencies. Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, experience and training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein.
• Normally, this would include academic coursework in public administration accounting, management, statistics or a related field; and three years of related and comparable experience conducting analysis, developing reports and recommendations, and/or managing projects related to general administration, accounting, budget or personnel work.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of government operations and organization.
• Knowledge of modern principles, practices and trends in Public Administration.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances and legislation.
• Knowledge of administrative and evaluative survey principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of budgetary principles and practices.
• Knowledge of all computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• General knowledge of office procedures, policies and practices, as well as basic knowledge of computer/VDT and other general office equipment.
• Knowledge of external governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.
• Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Skill in analyzing and resolving administrative situations and problems.
• Skill in interpreting applicable legislation and litigation.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Skill in applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
• Skill in understanding, interpreting and communicating complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Skill in using a computer terminal to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information, operating complex computer programs.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
• Skill in operating and routine maintenance of general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, telephone systems, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to identify, define and analyze administrative, operational and programmatic problems and develop recommendations.
• Ability to present appropriate facts and recommendations in written and oral form.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other departments and agencies, boards and commissions, public officials, community groups and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a public agency
• An advanced degree in a related field
• Lead or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and management duties including budget, organizational, staffing, systems, policy, management, procedural and legislative analysis.
• Develop, present and implement plans, programs and recommendations for the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Officer, County departments, advisory committees and commissions as well as agencies independent of the County; may serve as staff for various boards, commissions and committees.
• Conduct investigations, special studies and make recommendations on the problems and operating procedures, practices and policies connected with County government; review and prepare policies and procedures with countywide impact; advise departmental administrator regarding County policies and procedures.
• Perform budget analysis by reviewing budget requests of assigned departments and adjustments considering departmental and countywide implications of such budget actions and confer with departmental staff regarding fiscal alternatives.
• Collect, assemble and analyze data, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations and prepare reports relating to departmental and inter-departmental operations, including policies, procedures, organizational structure and workload statistics; assist in or coordinate implementation of recommendations after approval.
• Respond to inquiries on policy and procedure from departments, other governmental agencies and the public.
• Assist departments in the establishment of standard management procedures.
• Evaluate priority of assignments and projects to ensure follow up and completion through workload planning and scheduling.
• Research laws and other regulatory requirements governing governmental operations.
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, spreadsheets and graphics using automated techniques for the Board of Supervisors and the Chief Executive Officer; make oral presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other boards, commissions and committees.
• Act as the County’s representative and liaison with various federal, state and local public agencies and with business, professional and community organizations.
• Assist in the preparation of capital improvement programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed