Financial Services Officer

Introduction

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.

Reinstatement :

Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744 : On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his / her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he / she resigned or in a position in another class for which he / she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Transfer :

You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Voluntary Demotion :

You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

Alameda County General Services Agency (GSA) delivers a host of logistical support services to County agencies and partners from maintenance of facilities and County fleet to energy and environmental management services, capital project management, procurement services, and clean commute and recycling programs. The GSA Community strives not only to provide these services but to also facilitate collaborative and innovative approaches in its efforts. While the GSA Community largely focuses on support services for Alameda County departments and other public agencies, the work has a direct impact on the communities. GSA builds structures such as libraries and youth centers that transform communities, provides opportunities for local businesses, and works towards ensuring that County work practices minimize negative impacts to the environment. GSA employees take great pride in their work and strive to provide the highest-quality service.

For more information about the agency, please visit : County of Alameda, General Services Agency.

THE POSITION

Under administrative direction, to manage and oversee various financial service staff and functions at an agency or departmental level; to serve in a consultative role to management in addressing and resolving financial, revenue, contract, grant and related administrative, programmatic and policy matters; to facilitate the implementation of a wide variety of programs and projects; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in this class normally exercise full management authority for making decisions and implementing programs to facilitate the effective provision of financial, business, administrative, and analytical services to the assigned organizational unit. Areas of responsibility normally include budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, grants management, and / or financial planning. In addition, responsibilities may include specified administrative functions such as personnel, purchasing, management and operational analysis and the provision of office and related support. Supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff is also required. This class is distinguished from Administrative Services Officer, which has management level responsibility in the broad administrative services area with financial services being of a secondary nature. It is further distinguished from Administrative / Financial Services Manager, which, as a second-level manager, directs and oversees both administrative and financial services at an agency level or for a large county department with complex, multiple funding sources and contracting and reporting activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER

The equivalent to three years of full-time experience at the level of or higher than the class of Financial Services Specialist II or Administrative Specialist II in the Alameda County classified service.

Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy "Management & Supervision Certificate Program" may be substituted for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience for the internal patterns.

Education :

The equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, financial management or a field related to the work.

Additional professional-level financial planning and support experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

Experience :

The equivalent of three years of full-time professional-level experience in independently performing complex financial planning or analysis, budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration and / or grant management at a level equivalent to or higher than the Alameda County classified service class of Financial Services Specialist II, preferably in a public agency setting. This experience must have included at least one year of supervising the work of others.

License : Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE : The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of :

• Management principles and practices, including work planning, employee supervision and business management.
• Financial planning, rate setting and revenue enhancement principles and strategies.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of contract and grant administration.
• Financial record-keeping and auditing practices.
• Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• General administrative principles, including personnel, purchasing and business management.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.

Ability to :

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to

For your Health & Well-Being

For your Financial Future

For your Work / Life Balance

Conclusion

TO APPLY :

Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda County application to gsa.jobs@acgov.org. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact gsa.jobs@acgov.org.

You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer