Fiscal Administrative Officer

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Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the fiscal and administrative work of the department; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Oversees and participates in the fiscal and accounting functions of the department, including the development and monitoring of the department's annual budget; approves transactions such as journal entries, purchase orders, payments, invoices and/or claims; reviews and monitors account analysis and reconciliation.
• Directs, coordinates and/or participates in various administrative services for the department including grant management, contract administration, information technology support, facilities management, personnel and payroll, and/or general office management.
• Oversees and participates in the completion of a variety of studies; supervises research activities; evaluates and analyzes department goals/objectives and legal mandates; analyzes existing and proposed legislation and directives to determine their impact on budgetary, fiscal, and/or operational functions of the department; prepares digests for management.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, performance measures, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements management systems, procedures, and standards for program monitoring and evaluation; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; recommends and/or implements improvements.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Coordinates the fiscal and administrative work of the department with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and individuals; serves as an advisor to department management on fiscal, operational, and administrative matters; acts as a representative for the department where appropriate.
• Prepares department submissions to the Board of Supervisors, including Board letters, budget proposals, etc.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.  A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.  In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit verification of education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screening for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending: Pre-Employment Exams 
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: February 2025

Verification of Education

Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.  If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.  Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.  If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.  Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
 
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance.  The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.  Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

Salary : $112,486 - $136,739