COUNTY SUPERVISORS' ANALYST (Administrative Services)

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COUNTY SUPERVISORS’ ANALYST 

The incumbent of this single County Supervisors’ Analyst position is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating office management and administration for the Board of Supervisors. This position is appointed by the Chairperson and serves at the pleasure of all members of the Board of Supervisors. This position receives a wide variety of assignments which require knowledge of community interests and governmental functions, entails considerable contact with community groups, officials and individuals, and emphasizes collecting and analyzing information on issues affecting County government business.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following: Investigates expressed concerns from the public; responds to individual requests for information on governmental functions; officially represents the Board of Supervisors when working with departments and other agencies; provides advice and assistance to groups or individuals in obtaining services or resolving complaints; develops and monitors the department budget; selects, trains and evaluates clerical support staff; researches requests to take action on pending legislation and recommends appropriate actions; serves as a liaison to the press on issues related to the Board’s office as a whole; reviews incoming mail to the Chairperson of the Board and/or to the Board as a whole; researches issues and prepares responses; answers inquiries from County departments, community agencies and the public; oversees the preparation of the written correspondence portion of the Board agenda; and monitors the appointment of commission and committee members.

THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ

Santa Cruz County has approximately 270,000 residents and is situated in the northern area of Monterey Bay, 70 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles southwest of the Silicon Valley. The County’s natural beauty is apparent in its pristine beaches, lush redwood forests and rich farmland. It has an ideal Mediterranean climate with low humidity and 300 days of sunshine a year. Its unique shops and restaurants, coupled with a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, including theatre, music, art, golfing, surfing, hiking and biking, offer a wealth of leisure activities. Higher education includes Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz, with two additional State Universities less than an hour away. These elements of high quality living make Santa Cruz one of California’s most desirable areas.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of community problems and programs, such as those designed to improve housing, land use, health services, employment opportunities and education; office management, work organization and simplification and layout. Some knowledge of the functions, organization and activities of local, state and federal government and of related community programs; the principles and practices of public administration; public financing and budgeting; public information channels and methods; administrative survey and evaluative principles and techniques; and the principles of supervision and training.

Ability to: Tactfully establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of groups and individuals; understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures; interpret programs and problems to policy makers and the public; plan, organize, coordinate, assign, direct and evaluate the work of clerical staff; prioritize and schedule work; collect, assemble, analyze and present information and proposed actions in succinct and accurate written and oral form; maintain complex records and files; deal with confidential and sensitive material and maintain confidentiality; and input, access and analyze data using a computer.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have strong office management experience in a political environment and the ability to make independent decisions within established policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, and Federal, State & County laws, ordinances, and regulations. The most desirable candidate will possess strong writing skills and excellent oral communication skills.

Medical, Dental and Vision
Medical coverage is available through CALPERS, with the County paying a majority portion of the cost for the employee and dependents. The cost of the dental plan is entirely County paid for employees and dependents. The County pays for the cost of an employee vision plan and the employee may purchase dependent coverage.

Retirement and Social Security
Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Plan
County paid $50,000 term life insurance policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance. The County pays for a long term disability plan that pays 66 2/3 % of the first $13,500 up to $9,000 per month maximum benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates must submit a complete County of Santa Cruz application to the Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 or online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com.This recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received. For more information, contact Nisha Patel, Employment Services Manager at (831) 454-3067. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: call 711.

Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

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County of Santa Cruz
Personnel Department
701 Ocean Street, Room 310
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2600
www.santacruzcountyjobs.com