Salary : $104,520.00 - $146,099.20 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00074
Department: County Administrator's Office
Division: CAO Administration
Opening Date: 01/30/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
SOLANO COUNTY - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
The mission of the County Administrator's Office is to manage and coordinate all county government operations and other public policy program activities as required by federal, state and local law, and as directed by the Board of Supervisors in order to provide innovative, effective and fiscally responsible services to the people of Solano County.

The Office of the County Administrator:

• Represents the Board in the County's intergovernmental relations and performs general administrative duties.
• Reviews and monitors County structure, programs, services and budgets, and makes recommendations for reorganizations, funding and positions necessary to conduct Departmental functions.
• Plans, monitors and oversees County operations assuring that Board policies are carried out in an efficient, cost-effective and service oriented manner.

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THE POSITION
A Management Analyst provides management support and serves as a liaison between assigned County departments, County Administrative Office, and the Solano County Board of Supervisors by reviewing and analyzing budget requests, expenditures, agenda items, contracts, and other items requiring approval or concurrence by County Administrative Office or Board of Supervisors. The Analyst is also responsible for monitoring programmatic, personnel, and fiscal activities of assigned County departments. Analysts provide consultation to departments and information to the Board and County management team on a broad range of issues.

This position reports to the Assistant County Administrator who supports the County Administrator in her efforts to lead the County organization, and works in a team environment with other analysts and the budget officer to produce budgets, agenda reports, and policy reports for the County.

This is an at-will position, exempt from civil service and serves at the discretion of the appointing authority.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position should have a positive outlook, able to work in a fast-paced environment and be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fluid and continuously evolving government operation. And, the individual should demonstrate experience in the following and exhibit the following characteristics:

£ Familiarity with county government services;
£ Participating in management, policy, and fiscal matters with county-level, agency-wide, and intergovernmental impact on state, county, city, or special district;
£ Leading a team, or teams, of analysts and support staff;
£ Developing, analyzing, and monitoring the agency budget and fiscal matters;
£ Strong technical skills, and an ability to identify challenges or problems and conceive of analytical strategies to work towards solutions;
£ Strategic thinking and planning with a vision balanced with realism;
£ Outstanding written and oral communication skills; and
£ Honesty, integrity, diplomacy, patience, a strong work ethic, and a sense of humor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Management Analyst (Journey): $8,711.14 - $10,588.45/month
Experience: Four (4) years of work experience in the public sector involving fiscal operations, budget development, financial/budget analysis, legislative analysis, operational management, and general management of various County functions; AND
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business administration, public administration, political science, economics or a closely related field.

Management Analyst (Senior): $10,016.84 - $12,175.53/month

Experience: Five (5) years of work experience in the public sector involving fiscal operations and analysis, budget development, financial/budget analysis, legislative analysis, operational management, and general management of various county functions; AND
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business administration, public administration, economics, political science, or a closely related field.

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SELECTION PROCESS
03/04/24 - 5:00PM PT Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the review deadline.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Management Analyst (Journey/Senior) DOQ) and the recruitment number (24-103010-01) in your email or fax.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities form:

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.Do you understand these instructions?Succinctly describe your professional experience as it relates directly to this management analyst position in each of the following areas:

• Yes
• No

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Preparation and presentation of reports to governing bodies.
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Budget experience including information on budget preparation, analysis, revenue forecasting, corrective action plans and monitoring. Include organization size, budget amount and specifics on your role played and level of responsibility.
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Analyzing administrative and operational problems.
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Coordination of projects involving two or more departments or jurisdictions.
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Knowledge of state and federal budgets, legislative process and local government platforms. Include your specific experience and your role in the process.
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Experience preparing and monitoring grant proposals.
Required Question