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Principal Analyst - Municipal Services

County of Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Salary : $139,033.44 - $177,448.96 Annually

Location : Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 24-8076-04 (O / CEO)

Department : County Executive Office

Opening Date : 12 / 02 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

NOTICE OF CHANGE : Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with priority screening for applications recieved by December 16, 2024.

The County Executive Office is seeking a senior-level leader to fill their Principal Analyst position in Santa Barbara to manage various policy and operational projects and programs focused on municipal services This includes analysis, interagency coordination and planning, and communication to coordinate high priority, multi-department initiatives such as long-range planning, transportation, capital improvement, information technology projects, housing and community development, and parks planning.

The Principal Analyst role, is the highest level in the CEO Analyst series, involves overseeing broad County programs handling complex responsibilities, supervising staff, and making recommendations and decisions. This is an at-will position, exempt from the Civil Service provisions.

Responsibilities include managing multi-department projects to meet County objectives, analyzing and reporting data, developing policies and procedures, recommending system improvements, and undertaking countywide assignments. The candidate will build relationships with stakeholders, county staff, and other government agencies, embodying the County's values in a fast-paced environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic organization and make a significant impact on the community!

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Retirement Plans

  • Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
  • Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
  • For more information on our retirement plans, please visit : and

Health Benefits

  • Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
  • On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
  • Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
  • Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
  • For more information on our health benefits, please visit :
  • Paid Time Off

  • Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
  • Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
  • Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
  • Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
  • For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)
  • Miscellaneous Benefits

  • County Paid Term Life Insurance
  • County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Childcare and Employee Discounts
  • Relocation Assistance may apply
  • Flexible work schedule may apply
  • For more information on all of these benefits, please visit :
  • Compensation Summary

  • To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit :
  • This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
  • I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.

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  • As part of the application process, a Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with the standard application form. Resumes are accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

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  • The Human Resources Department communicates with all applicants through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly, it is current, and that you check spam filters continuously during the recruitment and selection process to ensure you do not miss required deadlines.

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  • Please describe your experience in administrative, analytical, policy, or program work involving data analysis and interpretation in fiscal, organizational, or operational management. If you do not have this type of experience, type "N / A".

    Please describe your project coordination or program management experience in local government. If you do not have this type of experience, type "N / A".

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