Contracts Analyst

Approximate salary: $7,561.24 - $9,190.74/month. Opening date: 8/17/2026. Closing date: 8/28/2026. Employment type: Full-Time.

About the role

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy at San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies throughout the county.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of social service programs
• Principles of public administration
• Basic principles of budgeting, accounting and record keeping
• Principles and practices of developing, writing and negotiating contracts
• General philosophy and regulations of contemporary social service, and employment and training programs
• Project planning, development and implementation
• Report writing
• Methods of research and statistical gathering, analysis and presentation
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Ability

• Interpret, explain and apply complex rules and regulations, departmental policy and contract provisions
• Negotiate and write contracts
• Gather, analyze and present data
• Prepare and analyze budgets and financial records
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, governmental officials and agencies and private industry
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent operation of a computer, sitting for long periods; occasional standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, driving
• Lifting: Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds
• Visual: Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and eye/hand coordination; occasional depth perception and peripheral vision
• Dexterity: Occasional holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion; frequent writing
• Hearing/Talking: Frequent hearing normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; occasional hearing faint sounds and talking over an amplified system
• Emotional/Psychological: Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; occasional working weekends/nights/overtime
• Environment: Occasional noise

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

San Joaquin County offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit the San Joaquin County Benefits page.

Selection Procedures

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:

• Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple-choice format. If administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% to be placed on the eligible list.
• Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview assessing education, training, and experience, and may include a practical exercise. If administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% to be placed on the eligible list.
• Written & Oral Exam: If both are administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam at 40%. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each to be placed on the eligible list.
• Rate-out: A paper rating of the candidate’s application based on education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for this process.

Online written exams may be administered. Candidates will be notified of the exam date and must complete it within a given period (typically five calendar days). Exams must be completed independently without external resources, including AI tools or assistance from others. Violations may result in disqualification.

Testing Accommodation

Candidates requiring accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date.

Veteran’s Points

Eligible veterans, unmarried widows, and widowers of veterans who served during wartime may receive additional points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points; disabled veterans receive 10 points. A DD214 showing discharge type must be submitted by the examination date.

Acceptable wartime service dates:

• September 16, 1940 – December 31, 1946
• June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955
• August 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975
• Persian Gulf War: August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation

Eligible Lists and Certification

Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for nine months, extendable up to three years. Names are referred to hiring departments using the following methods:

• Rule of the Rank: Top rank(s) of eligibles are referred. Minimum names referred equal the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. For nine or more positions, the minimum is two times the number of positions or 10% of the list.
• Rule of Five: Top five names are referred for hiring interviews (applies to promotional exams only).

Additional Requirements

• Physical Exam: Some classifications require a physical exam. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible passes the exam. The County covers the cost for exams administered in its medical facilities.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screening: Some classifications require passing a drug screen. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible passes the screen. The County covers the initial drug screen cost.
• Employment of Relatives: Relatives within the 3rd degree (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling) by blood or marriage may not be appointed if related to the Appointing Authority or if one would supervise the other.
• Proof of Eligibility: If offered a job, proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.