Senior Staff Analyst

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH OF

THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2025

SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

STATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING 

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE 

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2025 AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$5,082 - $6,486 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $29.32 - $37.42 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Health and Human Services Agency

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, with a centralized Administration Services. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA’s services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.

Adult Services focuses on issues that affect people eighteen and older. Adult mental health services include outpatient mental health care, 24-hour crisis stabilization services for people at risk of hospitalization, 24-hour crisis residential services, long-term placement services and referrals to local non-profit organizations that provide additional services. This branch also provides Adult Protective Services to follow-up on elder abuse reports. In-Home Supportive Services help those who need assistance with daily activities in order to remain safely in their own homes, and the Public Authority keeps a registry that helps In-Home Supportive Services recipients find a screened caregiver to provide those services. The Public Guardian helps citizens who are unable to manage their personal and financial affairs and may require guardianship or conservatorship. Mental Health Services Act administration is also housed in the Adult Services Branch.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general direction, plans, directs, evaluates, and participates in the work of administrative and technical support staff responsible for data collection and analysis, policy recommendations, and special projects of a major work unit; performs complex administrative and technical work for the department; and performs other work as required.

*Please note that this position is not remote and requires employees to work onsite at our location. We are looking for candidates who are able to commute to the office regularly.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced working and lead-level class in the Agency Staff Services Analyst series. Employees in this class have responsibility for staff support, which may consist of a variety of general administrative, data analysis, program analysis, fiscal, staff development, and/or information processing. Incumbents have lead or limited supervisory responsibility in addition to Agency Staff Services Analyst duties.

The Senior Staff Analyst is distinguished from the Agency Staff Services Analyst II in that incumbents in the latter class work do not lead or supervise technical staff or other analysts. This class differs from the Manager in that the Senior Staff Analyst provides direction or limited supervision to the staff in the unit, while the Manager has responsibility for the management of a major division or unit of the department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and efficiently and effectively manages his or her time amidst competing priorities and tasks. They will have experience and/or knowledge of the programs currently housed in the Behavioral Health and Social Services Branch of HHSA including but not limited to Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug. This individual will be skilled at researching, organizing, compiling, and summarizing data and information to be presented to the Branch Director, Deputy Branch Director, and others upon request. They will be able to coordinate information and assure effective communication within the branch, HHSA, and external customers. This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment who is organized, good with communication and can work collaboratively with internal and external system partners. 

The Health & Human Services Agency of Shasta County is committed to providing fair and equal access to services. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics.

Leads or supervises assigned staff and participates in the work of a unit of professional, technical, and clerical support staff engaged in the review and analysis of departmental policies, operations, and procedures; in the preparation and monitoring of contracts executed by the department; and in the preparation of major departmental reports.

Assigns, coordinates, schedules, and reviews the work of subordinate staff members; makes recommendations regarding the hiring and disciplining of staff.

Gathers, studies data, and makes recommendations regarding department operations; reviews and analyzes organizational studies, policies and procedures, budgetary requirements, personnel management practices, and other aspects of agency operations; prepares reports with recommendations and alternatives.

Reviews and analyzes legislation, state regulations and procedures to determine impact on departmental operations; makes recommendations for necessary actions.

As directed, represents the department in meetings with personnel from other agencies.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public and business administration; principles and practices of assigned areas of specialization including administration, fiscal, staff development, information processing, and/or program analysis; knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision; considerable working knowledge of departmental relationships; program goals, requirements, and operations; and community assets and needs.

Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and review the work assigned to staff in the unit; select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline subordinate staff; analyze problems, select alternatives, project consequence of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of departmental objectives; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to assigned area of responsibility; collect, interpret, and evaluate narrative and statistical data pertaining to policy, fiscal and management matters; provide verbal and written technical directions to others; communicate effectively in writing and orally in order to prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted through the course of work; operate a personal computer, including word processing, statistical analysis, spreadsheet, database, graphics presentation, and electronic file transfer software packages; maintain confidentiality, prioritize work independently, manage personal stress, accept increasing responsibility; and actively promote the mission of the department to which assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Either

One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to an Agency Staff Services Analyst II with Shasta County.

OR

Two (2) years of experience performing a broad range of analytical and/or administrative duties in the areas of general administration, personnel, fiscal, staff development, policy analysis or information processing, including the preparation of recommendations and reports AND equivalent to graduation from college.

Supervisory experience or experience providing program management recommendations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid driver's license may be required for some assignments.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you have one year of experience performing duties comparable to an Agency Staff Services Analyst II with Shasta County? If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
2. Do you have two(2) years of experience performing a broad range of analytical and/or administrative duties in the areas of general administration, personnel, fiscal, staff development, policy analysis or information processing, including the preparation of recommendations and reports? If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
3. Do you have prior experience creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets to analyze large datasets? If “Yes,” please provide details including but not limited to years of experience, job duties, and purpose for spreadsheets. If “No,” type N/A.
4. Do you have prior experience designing or managing access databases? If “Yes,” please provide details including but not limited to years of experience and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
5. Do you have a college degree? If “Yes,” please indicate the type of degree and the college where you obtained the degree. If “No,” type N/A.
6. Do you have supervisory experience or experience providing program management recommendations? If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,”, type N/A.
7. I acknowledge this position may require a valid California driver’s license. Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California – General Unit.  

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on February 18, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

Salary : $60,984 - $77,832