Senior Department Analyst

The current vacancy is in Ukiah with BHRS - Mental Health Services. The MHSA assignment requires strong oral and written expression, as presentation and formal reports are a significant portion of the duties. Strong data analytical skills and presentation are critical for success in this position.

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.

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:
Depending upon area of assignment, related education and experience, knowledge, skills abilities may be required that are specific to an assigned area such as fiscal, programmatic, or related to a specific field such as Public Health, Mental Health, etc.

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.

Substitution: 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.

Licenses and Certifications:
None.

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.

• 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.
  

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply. 
• You must complete all sections of the application.  A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application.  Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application. 
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character. 
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards.  Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list. 

Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600.  Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.   

Salary : $74,859 - $90,979