Sheriff's Fiscal Administrative Services Officer

Salary : $103,500.28 - $125,790.72 Annually

Location : Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25 / 02-0827-OSHF

Department : Sheriff's Office (SHF)

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : 50

Position Information

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is seeking a fiscal expert to join their Detention Division !

Starting salary up to $125,790 / year and a comprehensive benefits package!

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits

• including :
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee family health plan options
• Staff Development / Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education / training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance / benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for through the U.S. Department of Education

About the Position

Reporting to the Sheriff's Administrative Services Director, the Sheriff's Fiscal Administrative Services Officer (ASO) is responsible for overseeing the development and administration of the Detention Division budget. This position is responsible for supporting the preparation of the department's annual budget and related fiscal deliverables; assisting with fiscal year-end processes; and preparing expenditure, revenue, and cost accounting reports and financial statements. Additionally, they are the administrative expert for the Detention Division, coordinating with Detention managers and supporting business needs. They supervise and collaborate with two Fiscal Analysts. Additional responsibilities include :

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is organized, analytical, and able to problem solve. They will have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups. They will also possess many of the following :

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Sheriff's Fiscal Administrative Services Officer position in the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. The Civil Service title for this position is Administrative Services Officer I. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience : Experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of progressively responsible experience in a professional, human resources, administrative or fiscal staff position would provide such an opportunity. Experience supervising professional, administrative or technical staff is desirable.

Education : Academic coursework which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, coursework in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, statistics, human resources or closely related courses would provide such an opportunity.

License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of : principles and practices relating to modern budget, programs and systems management.

Working knowledge of : operations and functions of county government; group dynamics as it relates to public organizations; research methodology, report writing and basic statistics, and their application; rate analysis; public debt analysis and legal requirements; grant proposal preparation; alternative funding sources; effective human resources and supervisory techniques; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; and modern office methods and procedures; the use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department.

Ability to : plan and organize research and statistical work relating to the various aspects of administration, budget and general management matters; understand, interpret and apply rules, regulations, ordinances, and federal, state and local legislation; effectively communicate orally and in writing, and present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies; effectively supervise the work of professional, technical and office support staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with county management personnel, employees, and the public in carrying out sound management policies; perform data collection, interpretation and evaluation pertaining to administrative, fiscal and management matters; use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions and recommendations; analyze administrative problems, budgets, and a variety of programs, systems and procedures; use electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

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APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination :

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass / not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria :

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and / or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

BACKGROUND PROCESS

Being part of the Sheriff's Office and being expected to keep the public safe requires a thorough background investigation process. This process includes an assessment of prior work history, verifying educational experiences, court reports, public records searches, and understanding past patterns relating to drug usage, financial patterns, etc. This entails gathering a significant amount of information from job candidates and speaking to former employers, friends, family members, etc. Polygraphs, drug tests, and medical and physical examinations are also part of this process. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment. This process can take anywhere from 3-5 months. Many factors are taken into consideration and one should not assume a credit issue or prior drug use is automatically disqualifying. Candidates will be given the opportunity to present mitigating information they feel should be considered. You are encouraged to be as responsive as possible while this process is taking place to help expedite the timeline, and we encourage you to stay patient and interested in this great career opportunity while this process is taking place.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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IMPORTANT NOTE : Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS : MANAGEMENT

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers :

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit

IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance / benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at or (707) 565-2900.

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Please indicate if you would also be interested in future part-time or extra-help (temporary, intermittent, or seasonal employment) positions should they become available. Check all that apply.

For this question and all subsequent questions please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using specific criteria and may be reviewed by hiring managers.

Please describe your two or more years of progressively responsible experience in a professional, human resources, administrative, or fiscal position. For each position you list, include your job title(s), employer(s), and employment dates (mm / yy to mm / yy).

Please describe your experience with financial analysis related to budget matters. Provide an example that details your methods of analysis, the conclusions derived from these methods, and the key outcomes.

Please describe your experience supervising or managing staff. Include the number and type of staff (e.g. clerical, professional, etc.), as well as your role and related responsibilities (e.g. hiring, training and development, performance management, etc.).

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Salary : $103,500 - $125,791