Local Health Administrator I

About the role

This assignment is LIMITED TERM and is due to expire on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. This position is assigned to the Fiscal Unit of the Health and Human Services Agency and performs a variety of responsible and specialized technical staff support services for the Public Health division in such areas as general administration, fiscal, legislative, personnel, program and data processing, and systems analysis; conducts a variety of special projects involving research, data collection, and analysis; and prepares and maintains reports on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of responsible and specialized technical staff support services in a County department in such areas as general administration, fiscal, legislative, personnel, program and data processing, and systems analysis.
• Cover a variety of special projects and/or surveys involving research, data collection, and analysis; make appropriate recommendations; prepare and maintain reports on assigned projects.
• In the County Administrator's Office perform the less difficult technical work involved in the review and analysis of routine administrative and budgetary requests; assist in performing county-wide budget coordination; provide routine workers' compensation program coordination and administration.
• Review, analyze and make recommendations regarding budget and additional position requests submitted by assigned departments; monitor and analyze program plans, expenditures and revenues, and make recommendations regarding requested Board of Supervisors' actions for assigned departments; write routine resolutions and proclamations for presentation.
• Analyze reports, studies, grants, contracts and proposals; make recommendations for implementation or development of studies, grants, contracts and proposals.
• Consult with departmental staff and representatives of other County and/or State offices on programs, projects, or specialized assigned activities.
• Record, track, monitor and report on Federal and State grant funding monies.
• Aid in the review and formulation of departmental policies and procedures; prepare reports and make recommendations on policies, procedures, and programs.
• Review and analyze proposed legislation and advise management on potential impact.
• Prepare data and compile supporting documentation for budget development; may monitor budget expenditures.
• Aid in personnel management tasks and/or staff development activities.
• Analyze and compile costs of buildings including maintenance and utilities; analyze water consumption and recommend conservation measures; assist in negotiating lease amendments.
• Operate a computer terminal to input, access, and print data, reports and projects; operate various office equipment.
• Study and analyze data processing programs and systems; assist in developing and implementing data processing systems and make recommendations for modification.
• Develop computerized spreadsheets and custom design spreadsheets.
• Participate in and attend meetings of various committees and organizations as required; make presentations before governing bodies.
• Prepare and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive records, reports, and correspondence.
• May provide lead supervision over assigned staff, which may include assigning, scheduling, coordinating and prioritizing work, and providing training.

Requirements

Experience No related experience is required. Education Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in business administration, public administration, systems analysis, accounting, or related field. (Responsible supervisory or higher level experience performing a variety of difficult analytical work, which includes the independent research, analysis, and preparation of reports, in any of the following areas: administrative, management, personnel, fiscal, budgetary, or data processing may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Qualifications

• License Or Certificate Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Skills

• Understand, interpret and apply ordinances and federal, state, and local legislation.
• Understand, research, and interpret complex policies, procedures and regulations; make recommendations for modification or change.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and apply data to assigned projects.
• Develop procedures and operational guidelines.
• Oversee programs, projects, or assignments.
• Prepare Reports, Surveys And Other Required Material.
• Make presentations before boards, commissions, and groups.
• Make accurate statistical and/or mathematical computations.
• Identify problems and issues.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Prepare and maintain clear, concise, and complete records and reports.
• Schedule and organize workload; adjust to changes and meet specific deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Accept increasing responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted during the course of work.

Benefits

The County of Napa offers additional benefits for Public Services Employees, including but not limited to:

• Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees: https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/7508/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employees-PSE

Pay

SALARY - Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

Schedule

Additional information about the schedule can be found in the employment information section.