Staff Services Analyst III

Job Description:

Staff Services Analyst III

Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Probation Department located in Visalia.

Typical Duties

Assist management in planning and implementing new services or changes to existing services; identify alternative methods or providing services through discussions with other organizations or by utilizing other available resources; analyze alternative methods available; compile information gathered in reportable format including summary of alternatives, advantages and disadvantages, and costs; prepare and present recommendations for management to consider; respond to questions and conduct further research as needed; assist staff in implementing changes; analyze work flow and recommend work improvement/efficiency methods; coordinate with various divisions and units involved to ensure smooth transition between systems assist in solving problems identified in providing departmental services; gather information from management and staff; obtain information from other organizations to identify alternative solutions; analyze alternatives and make recommendations to management; monitor specific programs budgeted or line items; inform management of problems and proposed solutions; assist in the procurement of fixed assets; prepare bid specifications or waivers; negotiate with vendors; review final bid document to ensure all specifications will be met; coordinate with other departments to resolve problems; review proposed or new legislation related to departmental services; analyze impact on department and report to management; prepare grants or identify funding sources needed for specific departmental services; identify and write goals and objectives; identify resources needed to meet goals and objectives including staffing, supplies and equipment; prepare project description and method for evaluation; prepare cost analysis and budget; review goals and objectives of grants on a regular basis to ensure continued funding; prepare quarterly reports on grants for funding source; respond to request for information from State or other agencies regarding departmental services or programs; research availability of grant funding for special projects; analyze funding source requirements and department needs; prepare recommendation for management; supervise, train and evaluate staff; prepare agenda items for the Board of Supervisors to obtain approval for grants and contracts; write policies and procedures as requested to implement changes or new programs/services; may assist with the administration of the department’s personnel program; use personal computer applications to assist in completing work such as spread sheets and word processing; attend various seminars and workshops to maintain and update job knowledge; maintain various records as needed regarding studies or projects for future reference.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible analyst level fiscal, managerial, personnel, or government administrative experience.

Knowledge of : Principles and practices in administration including organizational patterns and analysis, fiscal and personnel management; general automated and manual procedures and systems utilized in work places to resolve problems in delivering services; managerial accounting principles sufficient to develop budgets, examine and analyze expenses and fiscal documents, and to review and develop audit trails; descriptive statistics sufficient to reflect results of research; current industry standard automated systems, including software programs, peripherals, and hardware; available resources and methodology for gathering data.

Skill/Ability to: Read, interpret and apply complex, technical regulations, contracts, and legislative bills; prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; convey complex concepts and procedures to lay persons and negotiate solutions to problems with others; supervise, train and evaluate employees; compile results of research to extrapolate costs such as expenditures, caseloads and allocations, and to prepare budgets; research, compile, and analyze information and prepare appropriate alternatives and recommendations; implement new systems or changes in current programs by obtaining input and cooperation from others; maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, various agencies and departments; organize work and set priorities to complete assignments by established time frames; retain and recall a wide variety of information for long periods of time; follow complex written and verbal instructions; maintain various records.

Desirable Employment Standards

Knowledge of: Applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and local ordinances, policies, and rules related to the County; governmental budget process sufficient to prepare and monitor departmental budget; management information systems including automated systems to assess needs, capabilities, and cost effectiveness; personal computers to utilize word processing and spreadsheet software; current departmental policies and programs; Tulare County Personnel Rules; effective techniques for negotiating contracts for services; other County departments to obtain services needed by the department.

Skill/Ability to: Prepare grant applications, monitor grants after obtained, and prepare related reports; give presentations including planning and preparing materials.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 19

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual :
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$70,626.00 - $86,074.00 Annually