What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Services Analyst I/II (Budget Analyst) - HHSA/Fiscal position at County of Napa?
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
Napa County is currently recruiting to fill one Staff Services Analyst I/II vacancy within the Fiscal Division of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This position will report to the Fiscal Supervising Budget Analyst and will be responsible for budget related activities including the preparation of budgets, estimates and claims for direct service programs, grant funding and contracts.
This position will perform a variety of responsible and specialized technical services in the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency, Fiscal Division. Applicants must possess a general understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and have the ability to review general ledger accounts for accuracy, prepare journal entries and apply the appropriate coding structure to expenditures and revenue. This position will prepare budgets and estimates to reflect State/Federal/County funds, current staff salary and benefits, and contracted services for both internal Agency programs and grant funding sources; prepare monthly, quarterly, and/or annual claims and reports for submission to State and Federal departments while ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and the preparation sufficient backup documentation for audit purposes; track and monitor grant and contract expenditures; provide support to Agency program staff; attend and lead meetings; prepare ad hoc cost analyses; review contract exhibits for accuracy and adherence to funding sources; research and report on changes to State and Federal regulations; and conduct a variety of special projects involving research, data collection and analysis make appropriate recommendations. Based on the qualifications of the applicant pool, the Fiscal Division in HHSA may choose to fill the position at either the Staff Services Analyst I or II level.Teleworking is not permitted during the first six (6) months of employment and/or during the first six (6) months of a probationary period. Should teleworking be permitted by a hiring department after the 6-month requirement, the County supports a telework schedule that consists of a maximum of two (2) days per week.
The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Full Time, Part Time, Limited Term, and Extra Help positions as they occur over the next 12 months.
MOU-agreed Salary increases and Winter Time Off:
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2025
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
- 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST I ($42.57 - $50.77)
Experience:
No related experience is required.
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework preferably in business administration, public administration, systems analysis, accounting, or related field. (Responsible supervisory or higher-level experience performing a variety of difficult analytical work, which includes the independent research, analysis, and preparation of reports, in any of the following areas: administrative, management, personnel, fiscal, budgetary, or data processing may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST ii. ($46.77 - $55.72)
Experience:
One year of experience performing administrative management, personnel, fiscal, budgetary, staff development, or data processing analysis work, including the preparation of recommendations and reports, or one year of experience as a Staff Services Analyst I.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in business administration, public administration, systems analysis, accounting, or related field. (Responsible supervisory or higher level experience performing a variety of difficult analytical work, which includes the independent research, analysis, and preparation of reports, in any of the following areas: administrative, management, personnel, fiscal, budgetary, or data processing may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
License or Certificate:*
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
JOB POSTING EXTENDED: | By 5:00 PM, PDT, April 11, 2025 |
Application Screening | Week of April 14, 2025 Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. |
Oral Panel Interview | Tentatively scheduled for the week of April 28, 2025 |
Establish Eligible List | Week of May 5, 2025 Candidates who pass the bilingual examination will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. |
Human Resources reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
View the full job description including the example of duties HERE - STAFF SERVICES ANALYST I and/or STAFF SERVICES ANALYST II.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $88,546 - $115,898
