Staff Analyst (Senior)

As the Senior Staff Analyst, you will perform the most complex analytical professional level staff work in support of departmental operations, programs, and/or services. You will be responsible for providing analytical support to department management relative to diverse programs and complex fiscal matters, and for recommending and implementing solutions to sensitive interdepartmental and intergovernmental matters. 

The current openings are in the Health & Social Services and Probation Departments.

For this position the ideal candidate will have strong budgeting and accounting knowledge and be able to apply their skills in the development and analysis of fiscal documents in support of their assigned department’s needs. This position requires budgeting experience, preferably in public sector, with an understanding of revenue and expenditure forecasting.  Using analytical skills, the incumbent will be required to develop budgets and projections for local, state, and federal revenues and expenditures and other required fiscal documentation. The incumbent will need good writing skills to develop budget narratives, board items, and other fiscal documentation required for grants and contracts that are issued to the county, state, or federal government. The duties assigned to this position require that the incumbent be a self-starter and independent worker that can manage multiple and changing priorities. The incumbent will have the ability to apply their background and knowledge when reviewing work of subordinate staff to provide feedback to develop and support their growth and development. This position will typically supervisor professional and technical staff.

For this position the ideal candidate will have strong budgeting and accounting knowledge and be able to apply their skills in the development and analysis of fiscal documents in support of their assigned department’s needs. This position requires

• Budgeting experience, preferably in public sector, with an understanding of revenue and expenditure forecasting. 
• Using analytical skills, the incumbent will be required to develop budgets and projections for local, state, and federal revenues and expenditures and other required fiscal documentation.
• The incumbent will need good writing skills to develop budget narratives, board items, and other fiscal documentation required for grants and contracts that are issued to the county, state, or federal government.
• The duties assigned to this position require that the incumbent be a self-starter and independent worker that can manage multiple and changing priorities.
• The incumbent will have the ability to apply their background and knowledge when reviewing work of subordinate staff to provide feedback to develop and support their growth and development.
• This position will typically supervisor professional and technical staff.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field or, if in a related field, have completed nine (9) semester, or thirteen and one half (13.5) quarter units in the field of accounting. 

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience equivalent to the functions performed by a Staff Analyst within the particular field of expertise required. 

To view the full job description, which includes the typical duties, please visit: 

http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16021

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage is $1,671.27 per month for 2022. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.  

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.   

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

The County observes 12 full day fixed and 2 half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive 2 floating paid holidays per year.                         

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.

To review complete benefits information, please visit: 

http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16483

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for this extra-help position, please visit: 

http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216

CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Education Fair
• County Mentoring Program
• Leadership Academy
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities

03/15/2024 - Deadline to submit application and required documents

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.