Recruitment #2015-14700-01
Salary | $6,416 - $7,800 monthly / $77,001 - $93,600 annually |
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Department | County Executive Office |
Job Type | Open |
Date Opened | 1/15/2015 3:50:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/27/2015 5:00:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)
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Work Location |
Auburn, California (Applegate, Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn)
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Additional Forms Required |
Veterans DD214 (if applicable) |
HR Analyst | Hedy Dehghan |
Applications received by Friday, January 30, 2015 will be reviewed and processed.
Applications received by Friday, February 13, 2015 will be reviewed and processed.
Applications received by Friday, February 27, 2015 (the final deadline) will be reviewed and processed.
The current vacancy resides in the Placer County Executive Office which has primary responsibility for supporting and implementing policy direction provided by the Board of Supervisors. The County Executive Office operates in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Given the dynamic nature of the work, managers must be skilled in addressing shifts in priorities while maintaining day-to-day operations within a framework of meeting critical deadlines. The position provides technical financial expertise and direction in support of the County Executive Office and its division, policy teams and County Departments.
The individual in this position will perform high-level financial and budgetary functions to include coordination with departments. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a range of professional and technical level staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in accounting, budgeting, and local government practices. The individual must be able to develop clear, concise written reports and materials and present complex financial and accounting information; identify and develop recommendations for short and long term solutions.
Experience with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in a government setting is highly desirable.
To act as a lead in administrative and analytical functions related to the preparation, review and analysis of budgets; to review fiscal operations, practices and internal controls; to plan, direct, coordinate, and participate in administrative activities such as contract administration, and/or other specialized projects/programs; to participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures affecting the County budget; to serve as subject matter expert in specific area(s) of government operations related to budget, fiscal and policy development; and to serve as a member of the department’s management team.
The Budget Analyst is a single classification, professional position responsible for establishing, coordinating, maintaining, and monitoring a variety of administrative policies, budget and fiscal practices and processes on a countywide basis as well as providing a liaison with and support to departments as a representative of the County Executive Office. Positions within this job series are exclusive to allocation within the County Executive Office.
This is an advanced journey level class, distinguished from subordinate classes by the greater level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned and independence of action taken. Employees in this job class perform more difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all policies, procedures, and operations related to assigned areas of responsibility.
Receives general supervision from a Principal Management Analyst or County Budget Administrator.
May exercise direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical employees.
It is the applicant's responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Experience: Four years increasingly responsible analytical, management or administrative work experience in budgeting, accounting, finance, public administration, or a comparable field; two years of management; with one year in a supervisory capacity.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid California driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Personnel Department.
Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Training & Experience Rating (100%)
Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be required to respond to an online Conviction History Questionnaire, which will be sent as a link on their notification that minimum qualifications have been met. Failure to respond to this questionnaire within (3) three calendar days of the minimum qualification notification will result in disqualification from the examination.
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded.
All new permanent employees, with the exception of sworn law enforcement and management, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.
The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.
Placer County now offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please visit our website at:
http://www.jobaps.com/placer/sup/abfreenames.asp.
Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Personnel Department.
Applicants will receive email communication throughout the recruitment process.
An eligible list will be established for both the current and future vacancies.