DESCRIPTION
ABOUT ALAMEDA COUNTY
Alameda County is the seventh most populous county in California and is characterized by its rich diversity and culture as one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the Bay Area and the nation. It is home to over 1.6 million people living in 14 incorporated cities as well as in six unincorporated communities and rural areas throughout the 821 square miles of the County. The County enjoys a varied geography ranging from urban marinas to rolling open spaces to hillside lakes and streams.
ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
The County Administrator is responsible for the implementation of policies and decisions of the Board of Supervisors. The County Administrator's Office is composed of six units that provide and oversee programs serving the entire County. These units include Intergovernmental Affairs and Civic Engagement, Budget, Finance, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, East Bay Economic Development Alliance, and Risk Management. The Alameda County Administrator's Office's Mission, Vision and Values are as follows:
- Our Mission
To enrich the lives of Alameda County residents through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services.
- Our Vision
Alameda County is recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work and do business.
- Our Values
Integrity, honesty, respect, fiscal stewardship, commitment, accessibility, responsiveness, leadership, teamwork, diversity, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and compassion.
To learn more about the County Administrator's Office, please visit its website at: http://www.acgov.org/cao/services.htm
THE VACANCIES
Under general direction, to plan, organize, direct and perform budget review and coordination for a group of major County departments; to coordinate, plan and carry out County activities in the major functional responsibilities of the County Administrator; to organize and direct special projects and studies of major significance; to represent the County Administrator's Office as required; and to perform related work as assigned.
Positions in this class are assigned lead responsibility for a major program, group of departments or functional area of the County Administrator, such as; Health Care and Public Assistance; General Government; Public Protection; Budget and Finance and Public Information. On work assignments falling within their functional area of responsibility, incumbents may supervise and assign the work of other analysts or staff members. They are assigned special studies of major importance, difficulty or complexity, and participate in the training and orientation of new analysts. They report to the County Finance Director, Assistant County Administrator and/or County Administrator.
Principal Administrative Analysts perform a wide range of detailed and complex professional level analytical work in various program and functional areas. Incumbents perform administrative, systems, statistical and management analysis and make recommendations on Countywide and departmental organizational, budgetary, staffing, and programmatic issues and requests. Incumbents assist in the development, analysis and recommendation of Countywide policy and procedure. Incumbents play a key role in the assessment and analyses of County departments’ annual and mid-year budget requests/changes and make appropriate recommendations to the County Administrator.
Incumbents will also analyze, and provide recommendations on policy, administrative, organizational, fiscal and operating issues, revenue enhancement initiatives, challenges and impacts in all assignments as well as in specific program areas, but not limited to Social Services, Public Safety, Health Care, Cable Franchise Authority, Grants Administration, Community Relations, Legislative Analysis, Countywide Budget Coordination, Capital Projects Plan Development, Debt Financing, and FEMA Coordination. Incumbents will coordinate the efforts of assigned county agencies and departments, manage special projects, and represent the County Administrator's Office in interacting with the County Board of Supervisors and their staff, County departments, other agencies, Community-Based Organizations, community groups or members of the public; and do related work as required.
Principal Administrative Analysts teams are assigned work in the following four areas:
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The BUDGET, PERFORMANCE & POLICY and BUDGET & FINANCE teams are responsible for assisting the County Administrator with preparation and management of the county budget, review and analysis of organizational performance and the assessment and development of policy recommendations. Team members provide budgetary, performance and policy recommendations across Countywide programs including health, safety, economic assistance and government operations. These teams are also responsible for exploring and analyzing revenue enhancement opportunities, and the development of financial forecast models. The Budget & Finance team is responsible for management of Public Financing for the County; monitors, analyzes and makes recommendations regarding financing options for County capital and program needs; manages all debt transactions; monitors all current debt; prepares and submits all required disclosures information; prepares the County's five-year Capital plan.
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The INNOVATION team works collaboratively with County departments and other stakeholders to identify, evaluate and implement new or improved services though a culture of continuous innovation at all levels of the organization. The team supports the ongoing success of innovation and improvement initiatives through written documentation of business requirements and processes, integration of technology, ongoing performance monitoring and alignment with organizational goals, objectives and desired outcomes. Develops and manages relationships with strategic public and private partners.
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The INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (IACE) team is responsible for ensuring the County's legislative interests are represented at the State, federal and local levels; development of the annual legislative platform and analysis of legislation for impact to County programs. The team coordinates the County's public information activities, manages grant activities and Countywide projects, and develops and implements educational programs to raise awareness of County programs and services. The team provides support to the Local Agency Formation Commission.
This general recruitment process will establish an eligible list that will be used to fill vacancies in the County Administrator's Office but are not limited to the program areas listed above. To review the complete job description, please visit our website: www.acgov.org/hrs
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The County Administrator’s Office is searching for individuals who have a commitment to excellence, self-directed problem-solvers with high standards for quality and an avid commitment to public service. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, the ideal candidate will possess the following critical attributes, which include:
- A track record of providing high quality public service with a commitment to the ideals of implementing visionary policies and practices that reinforce strong dedication to the community;
- A strong understanding of local government programs and passion to provide high quality public service;
- Adept in identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships to help achieve business goals;
- A strategic thinker who can determine long-term goals as well as identify and design the best approach for achievement;
- Possess the ability to identify and understand complex problems and concepts, apply logical thinking and quantitative methods of gathering and analyzing information, make decisions and exercise good judgment based on available data, design solutions to problems, formulate and articulate action plans proactively and collaboratively;
- A solid leader who leads through aligning the organization’s vision and values and manages work groups by inspiring and advising subordinates, facilitating goal accomplishment and tracking and evaluating performance to ensure success;
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and in a variety of contexts;
- The ability to continue to be effective, proactive, and innovative while dealing with changing priorities and deadlines;
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously;
- Politically astute, possessing the skills necessary for identifying, navigating and successfully interacting within the dynamics of the organization while maintaining sensitivity to the competing needs of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders;
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with others; relates well to people from diverse backgrounds and in different situations; shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness;
- Focuses on desired results and sets and achieves challenging goals;
- A self-starter who consistently demonstrates a willingness to commit to one's work and to invest one’s time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals.
Under general direction, to plan, organize, direct and perform budget review and coordination for a group of major County departments; to coordinate, plan and carry out County activities in the major functional responsibilities of the County Administrator; to organize and direct special projects and studies of major significance; to represent the County Administrator's Office as required; and to perform related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Positions in this class are assigned lead responsibility for a major program, group of departments or functional area of the County Administrator, such as; Health Care and Public Assistance; General Government; Public Protection; Budget and Finance and Public Information.
On work assignments falling within their functional area of responsibility, incumbents supervise and assign the work of other analysts or staff members. They are assigned special studies of major importance, difficulty or complexity, and participate in the training and orientation of new analysts. They report to the County Finance Director, Assistant County Administrator and/or County Administrator. This class is distinguished from the next lower class of Administrative Analyst as Principal Administrative Analysts supervise one or more Analysts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either I
Experience:
The equivalent of one year of full-time experience performing the duties of an Administrative Analyst in the Alameda County Administrator's Office in either of the following two areas or combination thereof:
I. Supervising members of a project or task force.
II. Regularly handling the most complex projects, which require unusual expertise, sensitivity of handling, and independence of judgment not normally found in most assignments.
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The equivalent of three years of full-time experience in the class of Administrative Analyst in Alameda County or in an equal or higher classification in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts).
Or II
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; and the equivalent of four years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in a public or private organization performing duties such as management analyses and administrative surveys, including organizational, procedural, and fiscal studies requiring the preparation of reports with recommendations. Two years of this experience must include the direct supervision of professional level staff. (Four additional years of related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.)
Or III
Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and the equivalent of two years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in a public or private organization performing duties such as management analyses and administrative surveys; including organizational, procedural, and fiscal studies requiring the preparation of reports with recommendations. These two years of experience must also include the direct supervision of professional level staff.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
A Leader in Alameda County:
1. Demonstrates commitment to the County’s Mission, Credo, and Goals.
2. Is Visionary, Strategic, and Innovative, Working With Change.
3. Collaborates with other agencies and departments to meet overall countywide needs while leveraging financial and other resources.
4. Uses business acumen to build a strong organization that delivers results.
5. Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.
6. Promotes personal and professional growth for self and others.
7. Provides the highest level of service delivery to diverse customers.
8. Works effectively as member and leader of diverse teams.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of public administration and personnel management.
• Administrative and budgetary analysis.
• Public finance and governmental accounting.
• Federal, State, and local government roles and responsibilities.
• Public Relations and public information principles and techniques.
• Organizational analysis principles and techniques.
• Financial analysis.
• Leadership and team building principles and techniques.
Ability to:
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Evaluate competing alternatives and make informed recommendations.
• Analyze and problem solve.
• Provide leadership and supervision.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and cultural sensitivity.
• Be flexible.
• Plan and organize.
• Analyze the budget.
• Anticipate challenges and plan ahead to address them.
• Manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Understand and embody the County’s Core Leadership Competencies.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process;
- A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process;
- An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
** CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. **
We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.
Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs
Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via e-mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN*:
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Deadline for Filing:
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5:00 PM, April 14, 2023
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Review of Minimum Qualifications:
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April 21, 2023
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Screening for Best Qualified:
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May 9, 2023
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Civil Service Oral Examination**:
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May 20, 2023
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*updated 4/7/23
**If designated a combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.
*WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN*
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues.
BENEFITS
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
- Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 11 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Group Auto/Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union
*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.
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Notices will be sent from Noreply@jobaps.com. Please add @jobaps.com and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page and clicking on the link 'last notice sent' for the respective recruitment.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box NoReply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Sam Gee, HR Division Manager
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
Samson.Gee@acgov.org
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
