Staff Services Administrator

County of Mendocino•Ukiah, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The current vacancy is with BHRS in Ukiah. Under general direction, the Staff Services Administrator plans, directs, evaluates, participates in, and supervises the work of administrative and technical support staff, and/or performs complex administrative and technical work in an assigned discipline: General/Administrative, Staff Development, Personnel, or Fiscal. A highly qualified candidate will be familiar with the history of the Mental Health Services Act, the impacts of Proposition 1 of 2024, and the Behavioral Health Transformation to the Behavioral Health Services Act. The recruitment list may also be used for a limited period to fill future regular full-time and part-time open and promotional positions across County departments, service areas, and locations. The position performs other related duties as required. Supervisors must complete the mandatory Supervisor Academy, consisting of nine courses, within two years; participation is required during work hours.

Requirements

Meet one of the following experience and education pathways: one year as a Senior Program Specialist, Senior Staff Services Analyst, or Senior Department Analyst; or two years as a Program Specialist II, Staff Services Specialist or Analyst II, or Department Analyst II; or, depending on the position recruited for, three years of professional administrative experience in General/Administrative, Personnel, Staff Development, or Fiscal work, together with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
An additional two years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
Knowledge of general public administration principles and of practices in the assigned specialty, which may include personnel administration, accounting, budgeting, staff development, data processing, or program analysis.
Knowledge of effective supervision, governmental functions and organization, research techniques and procedures, and methods of reporting information.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and review staff work; select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline staff.
Ability to collect, interpret, and evaluate narrative and statistical data relating to fiscal and management matters.
Ability to provide verbal and written technical direction; prepare reports, correspondence, and memoranda; and communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to interpret and make decisions in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.
Ability to review administrative and organizational problems and recommend and implement effective actions; identify problems and central issues; establish effective working relationships; and work independently.
Regularly able to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear; occasionally able to stand, walk, and lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the history of the Mental Health Services Act, the impacts of Proposition 1 of 2024, and the Behavioral Health Transformation to the Behavioral Health Services Act.
A valid driver's license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory duties under applicable policies, procedures, and laws, including interviewing, hiring, training and mentoring, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Participate in or perform complex unit work involving review and analysis of departmental operations, policies, and procedures.
Supervise and participate in preparing and monitoring departmental contracts and major reports, including the comprehensive annual plan and departmental data processing plans.
Gather and analyze data about department operations, organizational studies, policies, procedures, budgetary requirements, personnel practices, and other agency operations; prepare reports and recommend changes.
Review legislation, state-mandated regulations and procedures, and relevant court decisions to assess their effects on departmental operations and recommend actions.
Represent the department in meetings with other agencies and, as assigned, in committee meetings.
Analyze data and recommend policy, procedure, staffing, and organizational changes.
Conduct surveys, research, and statistical analyses concerning administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational matters.
Participate in implementing new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and operating methods.
Coordinate complex activities and work in the assigned discipline.
Compile materials and assist with budgets, reports, manuals, and publications.
Assist with designing and implementing operational systems and forms.
Respond to complaints and requests for information.
Coordinate departmental activities among divisions, with the County, and with outside agencies.
Work with departments and employees on human resources issues, staffing and organizational needs, and interpretation of human resources policies and procedures.
Participate in special projects as assigned.
Develop curricula and conduct training sessions and workshops.
Perform other related duties as assigned.