Staff Services Analyst I

About the role

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze information concerning management problems and prepare reports showing time, space, personnel, equipment, materials, and cost of recommended solutions.
• Suggest modifying scope of study or undertaking new studies.
• Analyze existing or proposed systems or procedures; prepare workflow charts; conduct time and motion studies; tabulate and analyze factual data.
• Contact other agencies to gather information and recommend revisions or improvements.
• Develop policy and procedural manuals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, or a closely related field.

Knowledge

• Principles and practices in administration including organizational patterns and analysis, fiscal and personnel management.
• Available resources for gathering data.
• Descriptive statistics sufficient to reflect results of research.

Skill/Ability

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Read, interpret and apply complex regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Research, compile and analyze information to formulate appropriate alternatives and recommendations.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, various agencies and departments.

Desirable Employment Standards

Knowledge of agencies and community groups providing emergency services, federal and state emergency plan requirements for local jurisdictions and county personnel practices.

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• A background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.