Management Analyst III-Human Services Agency

This position is for filling 1 vacancy in the Human Services Agency and establishing an eligible list for future vacancies. All applications must be submitted online by the final filing deadline. Correspondence will be sent via email or US Mail if no email is on file.

Typical Duties

• Performs detailed studies of policies, procedures, organization, operations, services, finances, and related matters.
• Advises and assists department heads and others in fiscal, organizational, and procedural matters.
• Participates in the preparation, review, and administration of departmental budgets.
• Assists in preparation of capital improvement programs.
• Researches and analyzes laws, policies, and regulatory requirements; develops policy statements for management approval.
• Confers with representatives of other agencies or departments; coordinates projects; serves as liaison between departments.
• Prepares reports of studies and recommendations; prepares and answers correspondence and questionnaires.
• May supervise others as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, economics, social or behavioral science, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Three years of responsible managerial, fiscal, personnel, or governmental administrative and/or analytical work, one year of which must have been at a level equivalent to Management Analyst II in San Joaquin County service.
• Substitution: A Master’s Degree in public or business administration, economics, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of governmental administration, including accounting, budgeting, finance, organizational planning, and analysis.
• Statistical analysis, research methods, and report writing.

Abilities

• Apply principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public administration and management analysis to data gathering, organizing, and analysis.
• Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads and others at all levels, both within and outside the County.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Three medical plan options (Kaiser, Select, Premier) with partial employee premium contribution. Dependent coverage available at employee expense.
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans (Delta Dental, United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan) with no cost for employee-only coverage. Dependent coverage available at employee expense.
• Vision Insurance: Vision Service Plan (VSP) with no cost for employee-only coverage. Dependent coverage available at employee expense.
• Life Insurance:
  • 1 but less than 3 years of service: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years of service: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years of service: $5,000
  • 10+ years of service: $10,000
  Additional term life insurance up to $200,000 available at group rate. Supplemental life insurance policy up to $75,000 provided.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program for pre-tax health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account: $2,550 annual limit with $500 carryover) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan: $5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Visit SJCERA for details.
• Deferred Compensation: Section 457 IRS code plan with annual contribution limit of $22,500 ($30,000 for individuals age 50+). Roth IRA (after-tax) also available.
• Vacation:
  • 10 days/year up to 3 years of service
  • 15 days/year after 3 years
  • 20 days/year after 10 years
  • 23 days/year after 20 years
• Holidays: 10 or 14 days per year, depending on hire date.
• Administrative Leave: 10 days per fiscal year (does not carry over).
• Sick Leave: 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation. Eligible for 8 hours of administrative leave if leave balance is at least half of cumulative accrual and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days for immediate family; 2 additional days for spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: Eligible for step increase after 52 weeks (2,080 hours) at each salary range step.
• Educational Reimbursement: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1,600 per fiscal year for approved 4-year academic programs.
• Parking: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees assigned to Downtown Stockton who pay for parking.
• School Activities Leave: Up to 40 hours per year (max 8 hours/month) for participating in children’s school activities.

Pay

$8,971.63 - $10,905.07 per month.

Schedule

Full-time.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan.
• Pre-employment background investigation.

Selection Process

• Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will undergo an examination process, which may include:
  • A written exam (multiple-choice, 100% of score if administered alone).
  • An oral exam (structured interview, 100% of score if administered alone).
  • A combined written and oral exam (written: 60%, oral: 40%).
  • A rate-out (paper rating of application based on education, training, and experience).
• Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each exam to be placed on the eligible list.
• Top candidates from the eligible list will be referred for hiring interviews.

Testing Accommodations

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

Veteran’s Points

Eligible veterans, unmarried widows, and widowers of honorably discharged veterans who served during wartime may receive additional points (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). A DD214 showing discharge type must be submitted by the examination date.