STAFF ANALYST - FISCAL

Salary : $66,435.20 - $90,979.20 Annually

Location : Yuba City, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : SC2025-01445

Department : HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Division : HHS Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

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

JOB SUMMARY

Health and Human Services Department is seeking a Staff Analyst to join their team in the Administration branch.

Recruitment Schedule :

Application Period Closes - FEB 25, 2025

Oral Exam - MAR 10 thru MAR 14, 2025

Hiring Interview - MAR 24 thru APR 4, 2025

The Staff Analyst is the journey-level in the Staff Analyst series. Incumbents work under direction and are responsible for performing the full range of duties at the journey level and working independently. This class performs professional administrative staff support work involving management and / or data analysis functions such as research, program evaluation, statistical and financial analysis; and does other related work as required.

The Staff Analyst series are responsible for performing professional level analytical duties involving general administrative, staff development, fiscal, and / or program analytical work. Incumbents may supervise as part of ancillary duties (but not a major responsibility of this position).

Assignment can be in any one the following options : staff development, fiscal, or program analysis; or, incumbents may be assigned to perform general duties that encompass a broad scope of administrative analytical functions and areas of responsibility. For positions specifically assigned to a specialized option, specific qualifications and recruitments are permitted.

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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Performs, coordinates, monitors, and participates in various administrative analytical functions, typically within a departmental program or administrative section.
• Reviews program updates, letters, and notices for potential impact on various programs and activities; recommends and prepares policy and procedure changes to ensure compliance.
• Compiles, maintains, and analyzes data; identifies trends, and makes recommendations involving the formulation of policy and procedures, as well as staffing and organizational changes.
• Serves as a resource and provides advice and information to supervisors, managers, and other internal staff, the public, and other agencies in area(s) of assignment including the interpretation and explanation of a variety of programs, policies, rules, regulations, labor contracts, and Memorandum of Understanding.
• Conducts surveys and performs research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, staff development, and / or programmatic problems.
• Makes presentations before committees, boards, commissions, departmental staff, advisory groups, or community groups to provide information and recommendations, advocate a position, encourage participation, and / or respond to questions.
• Analyzes business process requirements and coordinates with information technology staff and / or consultants to develop automated solutions.
• May plan and coordinate the design and implementation of new and revised programs, systems, procedures, methods of operation, and forms.
• Compiles materials; prepares analytical reports, manuals, and publications.
• Prepares public relations materials (e.g. brochures, informational materials, customer satisfaction surveys).
• Provides consultation and recommends solutions regarding research findings, organizational improvement initiatives and related issues concerning departmental effectiveness and goal attainment. Evaluates effectiveness through performance measure development and monitoring activities and recommends modifications.
• Collaborates with County departments and agencies on cross-functional projects.
• Coordinates assigned activities with other departments, divisions, units, and with outside agencies; represents the division or department in committee meetings; responds to complaints and requests for information.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers; representatives of community organizations; state / local agencies and associations; internal management and staff; and the public by utilizing principles of effective customer service.
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends actions on appeals for administrative hearings; makes presentations to the Administrative Law Judge on behalf of the assigned department.
• Investigates client complaints; maintains complaint-related documentation.
• Plans, designs, performs, and documents quality assurance activities pertaining to staff qualifications, case activities, financial, and / or other assigned functions.
• May supervise employees by assigning, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating their work; may provide training to less experienced staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

For Staff Development Option (in addition to the general duties) :

For Fiscal Option (in addition to the general duties) :

For Program Analysis Option (in addition to the general duties) :

May be assigned to special County committees to assist in program development; research program legislation; develops staff reports; compiles data and develops a variety of reports, oral and written presentations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of : Public and business administration principles and practices; Methods and techniques involved in conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices, methods, and procedures; General research practices, techniques, and terminology to conduct research for a department; A variety of computer software applications, including database, graphics / presentation, work processing and spreadsheet software; Methods and techniques of report preparation; English language (i.e. composition, spelling, grammar, and sentence structure); Project management principles to ensure projects activities are conducted in a fiscally responsible and timely manner; Principles and practices of effective customer service; Principles of teamwork and teambuilding in order to work effectively as a member of a team and facilitate effective teamwork; Principles and practices of the functional areas applicable to the assigned options; Principles and practices of leadership and supervision; and Community needs and resources.

Some Knowledge of : Statistical methods, principles, and practices. Federal, state, and local laws, rules and guidelines governing the assignment area.

Reason logically and critically; Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of community organizations, state / local agencies and associations, supervisors, internal management staff, employee representatives and the public; Influence and persuade others to accept a particular viewpoint or to follow a particular course of action; Work and interact with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural groups; Work independently and accept increasing responsibility; Prioritize, plan, coordinate, and organize simultaneous work assignments and projects to meet critical and competing deadlines; and Manage projects by developing project budgets and timelines to ensure projects meet time and budget guidelines.

For Staff Development Option (in addition to general KAs) :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

For Fiscal Option (in addition to general KAs) :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

For Program Analysis Option (in addition to general KAs) :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience :

Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge skills and abilities.

License or Certificate : May require the possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; ability to see; ability to hear and communicate orally; requires sufficient hand / eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing, data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies; ability to operate a motor vehicle.

NOTE : Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.

Extra-help employees working more than 30 hours per week MAY be eligible for some benefits.

Salary : $66,435 - $90,979