Sheriff's Program/Financial Specialist

Sheriff's Office • Oakland, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sheriff's Program/Financial Specialist positions are located in the Management Services Division of the Sheriff's Department, and report directly to the Sheriff's executive management team. These positions independently perform sophisticated research and operational policy analysis designed to maximize resources and operational effectiveness. These positions also exercise authority for decisions to ensure administrative, financial and analytical services to an agency with a gross budget in excess of 100 million dollars. Under direction, the Sheriff's Program/Financial Specialist provides professional, financial and administrative services to the divisions to which assigned; develops, implements and manages contract services; acts as County facilitator with contractors, other County departments and governmental agencies; recommends and assists with the implementation of program, policy and procedure modifications; plans, designs and conducts operational, policy and programmatic studies; and does related work as required.

Requirements

• Equivalent of three years of full-time experience in the class of Administrative Specialist I/II, Financial Services Specialist I/II or equivalent or higher level in the Alameda County classified service.
• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major course work in business or public administration, or a field related to finance, accounting, budget, grants, contracts.
• Three years of full-time professional level experience in independently providing complex financial planning or analysis, contract negotiation and administration, and/or budget development and processing, at a level equivalent to or higher than the County class of Financial Services Specialist II.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license may be required for specified positions.
• Licensure or certification in the programmatic area to which assigned may be required for specified positions.

Nice To Haves

• Principles, practices, funding sources and administrative requirements in the program/operation area to which assigned.
• Principles and practices of program/operation planning and evaluation.
• Practices and techniques of administrative and financial analysis and report preparation.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Budgetary, contract and grant administration and financial record keeping and reporting practices.
• Basic principles and practices of contract and grant administration.
• Oral and written communication.
• Plan and conduct complex financial, revenue and strategic planning analyses.
• Identify administrative, financial and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
• Provide sound technical advice on financial and administrative matters to the program/operation and/or unit to which assigned.
• Interpret, explain and apply complex regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational brochures and other written materials.
• Represent the department and the County in meetings with others and make effective presentations to diverse groups.
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Develop and prepare innovative marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and manages contract services.
• Acts as County facilitator with contractors, other County departments and governmental agencies.
• Recommends and assists with the implementation of program, policy and procedure modifications.
• Plans, designs and conducts operational, policy and programmatic studies.
• Provides professional, financial and administrative services to the divisions to which assigned.
• Performs sophisticated research and operational policy analysis designed to maximize resources and operational effectiveness.
• Exercises authority for decisions to ensure administrative, financial and analytical services to an agency with a gross budget in excess of 100 million dollars.

Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g., At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1 st United Credit Union

What This Job Offers

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