District Attorney
Recruitment #19-9999-12
| Date Opened | 8/21/2019 3:00:00 PM |
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| Filing Deadline | 9/6/2019 5:00:00 PM |
| Salary | $40.91-$54.72 Hourly; $85,092.80-$113,817.60 Yearly |
| Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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| Department | District Attorney |
| Work Location |
Oakland
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The Alameda County District Attorney's Office upholds Alameda County as a safe and livable community through the fair and effective administration of justice; compassionate and committed support of crime victims; innovative programs that provide opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration; and programs designed to enhance the lives of vulnerable populations, children and youth for a bright, healthy future. Read more about our mandated services.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is comprised of approximately 150 attorneys, 60 inspectors, 30 Victim-Witness advocates and claim specialists, as well as a variety of administrative, finance, and communications professionals. Our jurisdiction covers over 800 square miles and our staff work in 9 offices located throughout the County.
We have six specialized divisions within the office:
§ Criminal Prosecution
§ Juvenile Justice
§ Consumer, Environmental and Worker Protection
§ DA Inspectors
§ Victim-Witness Assistance
§ Alameda County Family Justice Center
THE POSITION:
The District Attorney is recruiting for a Financial Services Officer who, under administrative direction, will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations of the District Attorney’s Office. The District Attorney employs more than 400 employees with an annual budget of $84 million, including more than $15 million in revenues from grants, State Aid and other revenue sources. The ideal candidate will work closely with the D.A. Finance Director to perform quarterly financial projections, prepare and submit claims for reimbursement from various revenue sources, track grant financial expenditures; prepare Board Letters related to department financial needs and perform other financial tasks as instructed.
WORK LOCATION:
René C. Davidson Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, 9th floor, Oakland..
EITHER
The equivalent to three years of full-time experience at the level of or higher than the class of Financial Services Specialist II or Administrative Specialist II in the Alameda County classified service.
OR
Education:
The equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, financial management or a field related to the work.
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of three years of full-time professional-level experience in independently performing complex financial planning or analysis, budget development and processing, contract administration and/or grant management at a level equivalent to or higher than the Alameda County classified service class of Financial Services Specialist II, preferably in a public agency setting.
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of contract and grant administration.
• Financial record-keeping and auditing practices.
• Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• General administrative principles, including personnel, purchasing and business management.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Ability to:
• Manage a variety of financial functions, including budgeting and contracts and grants administration.
• Plan and conduct complex financial, revenue and strategic planning analyses.
• Provide sound technical advice on financial matters to departmental management.
• Conduct and coordinate financial audits.
• Monitor legislative and regulation changes and recommend operational and procedural changes as required.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials.
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave
To Apply: To apply, please complete the attached application using the link below and email it to the District Attorney Human Resources Unit at: dajobs@acgov.org .
All applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019.
The District Attorney Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
