Management Consultant I/II/III

Job Description:

Management Consultant I/II/III

Description

About the Opportunity

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Working for the Chief Executive Office is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who wants to work in the heart of County administration and actively support the County’s commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values. The Chief Executive Office is responsible for implementing policy directives from the Board of Supervisors, overseeing operations of 27 County Departments, and working collaboratively with various community organizations and constituents. Working in this capacity, you will have the opportunity to comprehensively view County operations and assist in achieving our goals and objectives. Although budget administration and policy are a big part of the work, you will also be involved in various projects where you will perform research, forecasting, data analysis, report on trends, prepare public presentations, respond to requests from the Board of Supervisors, and provide recommendations to decision makers. The Chief Executive Office is the place to be if you are interested in understanding County Government at the top level and making a difference in the community.

THE POSITION

Management Consultants serve as the primary management representatives in support of the Chief Executive Office. Specific duties vary upon individual assignment. One vacancy exists on the team supporting the Board's priorities of Supporting a Strong and Safe Community and a Healthy Community. The other vacancy is on the Finance and Budget team responsible for preparing the County’s Budget along with a host of other financial management duties for the Chief Executive Officer and the County organization.

The Management Consultant is typically assigned to work and liaison with various County departments in direct support on fiscal and policy matters and becomes intricately involved in departmental planning processes, programs, projects, fiscal challenges, and monitoring of their success in organizational performance. Work focuses on budget analysis and recommendations, program support and analysis, Board agenda item development and facilitation, County fiscal sustainability, legislation, and all facets of County government operations.

The Safe and Healthy Communities team supports the County departments in the health and human services area of the organization (Aging and Veteran Services, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Child Support Servies, Community Services Agency, and Health Services Agency) and in public safety (District Attorney, Office of Emergency Services, Probation, Public Defender and Sheriff). Collectively, these are the largest County departments in both allocated budget and staffing resources. The team also provides technical support and guidance to First 5 Stanislaus and Stanislaus Regional 911.
The Finance and Budget team is responsible for the following:

• County Budget Development: Support the development of the County Budget and provide fiscal analysis to inform budget planning and decision-making.
• Fiscal Reporting: Prepare quarterly County-wide fiscal reports for presentation to the Board of Supervisors and coordinate the development and submission of required annual fiscal reports.

• Financial Policy Compliance: Support the implementation and consistent application of County financial policies, including annual accounting year-end close procedures and justification for use of County General Fund match.
• Departmental Fiscal Support: Partner with County departments to evaluate fiscal impacts, inform financial decisions, and review supporting analyses and reconciliations.
• General Fund Oversight: Ensure the General Fund serves as the payor of last resort through focused quality control reviews and fiscal oversight.
• Cost Allocation Oversight: Assess and oversee the fiscal impacts of the County’s and Department’s cost allocation plans.
• Discretionary Revenue Analysis: Project, monitor, report, and document discretionary revenue through analysis of historical trends, revenue projections, and actual receipts.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly skilled finance manager with a strong understanding of public sector financial management principles, adept computer skills, and effective communication abilities. They excel in budget preparation and review fiscal analysis and demonstrate keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to process improvement. Their ability to represent the County on various teams and committees is also key and highlights their collaborative nature and strategic planning skills. In summary, the ideal candidate will possess the essential blend of financial expertise, operational proficiency, analyst skills, and strategic insight necessary for effective county fiscal and budget operations and organizational success.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 5pm
Oral Examination: Tentatively the week of November 2nd

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Questions? We're Here to Help!
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at (209) 525-6341.

Typical Tasks

• Perform detailed analysis of budget and fiscal issues
• Evaluate systems, complex spreadsheets and database applications and identify opportunities for improvement
• Prepare and review comprehensive spreadsheets and financial reports
• Provide daily support to departmental contacts on budget and operational issues
• Demonstrate an understanding of budget and financial management principles as well as generally accepted accounting principles
• Possess strong computer skills, clear and concise written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers Provide fiscal oversight through the County budget process (including quarterly financial reporting) and direct operational support to County departments
• Review Board of Supervisors agenda items prepared by assigned County departments to ensure recommendations align with the County’s mission
• Represent the department on multi-department/ agency project teams and committees
• Coordinate cross-departmental responses to matters as they arise Work and communicate successfully and professionally with team members, department staff, and the public
• Perform research, forecasting, create reports, and prepare presentations, communicating to a variety of audiences
• Assist the Chief Executive Office Senior Leadership team with analysis of proposed plans, projects, and budgets, and provide recommendations for implementation

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Economics, accounting, and the public sector/county budget management & planning
• Management of financial resources
• Research analysis and report building
• Data collection, analysis, and presentation
• Critical thinking
• Project management
• Relationship building
• Judgement and decision making
• Collaboration
• Time management
• State and Local regulations
• Strategic planning

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Manager I

• One (1) year of lead or supervisory level experience in finance or County operations; AND
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public or business administration, or a closely related field.

Manager II

• Two (2) years of lead or supervisory level experience in finance or County operations; OR
• One (1) year of management level experience in finance or County operations; AND
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public or business administration or a closely related field.

Manager III

• Possess two (2) years of management level experience in finance or County operations; AND
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public or business administration or a closely related field.

Progressively responsible experience in a related area may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications.

• Possession of a Master’s degree in finance, business or public administration
• One (1) year experience in performing budget preparation duties or financial analysis for a governmental agency, nonprofit, or corporation

Proof of education may be required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-6341 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline may result in disqualification.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered “at will” for labor relations purposes. The individual selected will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program and will receive additional benefits.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS

Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.

DISCLAIMER

Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$74,505.60 - $141,356.80 Annually