Senior Department Analyst

County of Mendocino•Ukiah, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The current vacancies are in Ukiah with Public Health and BHRS - Mental Health Services. The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of departments, service areas, and locations throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium. Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible, complex, professional administrative and analytical functions associated with various projects, and/or specialized areas or programs within County departments. 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

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with courses in Public Administration, Business Administration, Statistics, or other field related to the listed duties; OR, experience performing management, personnel, fiscal, staff development, or other analysis work, including the preparation of recommendations and reports may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis; AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible analytical experience performing administrative, personnel, fiscal, or program analysis work that is the equivalent to Department Analyst II in a public agency.
Valid Driver's License is preferred but not required.
Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Knowledge of: Operations and functions of County government, including structure and organization.
Modern principles, practices and trends in Public Administration as pertinent to area of assignment.
Applicable laws, ordinances and legislation.
Principles, practices and political implications of decisions regarding budgeting, fiscal management, programmatic management, personnel and/or contract management.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
External governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.
All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as basic knowledge of computer and other general office equipment.
May require knowledge specific to area of assignment such as fiscal, staff development, training, health or program related.
In Supervisory Assignments: Principles and practices of effective supervision and training Administration of staff and activities
Skill in: Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Preparing clear and concise analytical reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Analyzing and resolving administrative situations and problems.
Interpreting applicable legislation and litigation.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
Understanding, interpreting and communicating complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal staff, clients, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
Operating and routine maintenance of general office machines such as computers, typewriters, copiers, facsimile machines, telephone systems, etc.
In Supervisory Assignments: Selecting and motivating staff, planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, evaluating the work of staff and providing for their training and professional development.
Mental and Physical Ability to: Identify problem situations, gather and analyze relevant data, establish priorities of action based upon such analysis, and take appropriate steps to incorporate such priorities.
Present appropriate facts and recommendations in written and oral form.
Read and interpret a variety of documents.
Understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, to reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A master's or doctoral degree in Public or Business Administration, or field related to area of assignment, may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Perform the more difficult and complex work unique to department or area of assignment related to administrative and operational or programmatic activities including fiscal operations, budget preparation and control, equipment usage, staffing patterns, work flow, space utilization, office automation, facilities, contract, and personnel management.
Design data collection systems; collect and analyze data from a variety of sources including departmental and external records, reports, documents, informational surveys, and contracts; develop and present written and verbal reports and recommendations for appropriate action based on an analysis of gathered data.
Develop more complex budgets, reports, or recommendations based on analysis of data collected including impact on service levels and operations and/or information required by funding source; develop fiscal procedures; control specific departmental purchases and expenditures; review financial data on an ongoing basis to assure conformance with established guidelines; conduct cost/benefit studies and recommend changes to procedures or operations.
Recommend and establish contract and MOU forms and procedures; develop, review and make recommendations concerning bid proposals and agreements; interpret contract terms and monitor adherence to contracts; recommend solutions to contractual problems.
Research operational and fiscal requirements for specific grant proposals; prepare grant applications and all subsequent follow-up documentation; recommend and monitor procedures for grant implementation; monitor and analyze expenditures to ensure compliance; and tracking all revenues and reconciling grant funds with audit information.
Review work methods and systems to determine possible modifications to increase service efficiency and effectiveness; compile and analyze data in order to make recommendations on various policies and procedures; develop written procedures to implement adopted policies and new or changed regulations or to clarify and describe standard practices.
Handle the highly specialized assignments such as acting as the department's personnel officer, staff development officer, or budget officer; performing complex duties including analysis, monitoring, and compliance.
Research, modify, and adapt available computer software; write or coordinate development of data processing applications to meet operational needs.
Serve as liaison with clients and representatives of private businesses, State and/or Federal agencies and other County departments to coordinate special projects, provide specified administrative services, represent the department in the development of, or change in programs and regulations, gather information and insight for use in assigned studies or management decisions.
Analyze present and pending legislation to determine effect on departmental organization or programs and present recommendations in verbal or written form.
Prepare a variety of routine and complex analytical and/or statistical reports, records, correspondence and other documents.
Participate in meetings and present requested and independently gathered data to assist managers in making operational and administrative decisions; may provide staff support to committees, commissions, and task forces of the County.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems; controls work production and activities, to include procedures, allocation of resources and ensuring deadlines are met.