Program Analyst

Do you enjoy the challenges of analyzing complex programs?

The Mission of Solano County Health and Social Services Department is to promote cost-effective services, which safeguard the physical, emotional, and social well being of the people of Solano County. The Employment & Eligibility Services Division administers various federal, state, and local government programs designed to provide health insurance, food assistance, and cash assistance, for eligible low-income Solano County residents.

The Employment & Eligibility Services Division serves over 1 in 4 County residents with an annual budget of more than $60.5 million and a staff of 418 Full Time Employees located in three regional offices, a telephone service center, and a training center. Division program areas, which include CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Assistance, and Medi-Cal, require fostering engagement and coordination with State and Federal agencies, community-based organizations, other Health & Social Services divisions, the Board of Supervisors, and various County departments.  

To learn more about the Health and Social Services Department, and the services we provide to the children and families in Solano County, please visit our website http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/hss/default.asp

 

The Department of Health and Social Services, Employment and Eligibility Services Division, is recruiting for a Program Analyst. The Program Analyst manages one or more complex, specialized and multiple-interface social services systems that have a significant impact on other related public assistance benefit or employment programs and requires significant coordination and direction of employees who are administering these other programs.   An incumbent in this class may also supervise or lead a limited number of staff.

To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, and the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=14303

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Either:

Two years of full-time paid experience in a class comparable to the County of Solano class of Program Specialist, Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisor, Employment Resources Specialist Supervisor, and Special Programs Supervisor which included significant time in developing, analyzing and disseminating policies, procedures and directives for one or more public assistance benefit or employment programs AND a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social services, public administration, business administration, procurement, information technology, or a related field;

Or:

Four years of full-time paid experience in a class comparable to the County of Solano class of Program Specialist, Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisor, Employment Resources Specialist Supervisor, and Special Programs Supervisor which included significant time in developing, analyzing and disseminating policies, procedures and directives for one or more public assistance benefit or employment programs AND 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services, public administration, business administration, procurement, information technology, or a related field.

Additional Requirements/Supplemental Information:

A Driver's License, Class C is required

 

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area for coverage that begins the first of the month following date of hire. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only medical coverage or those who waive medical insurance coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

 

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security.

 

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years).

 

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

 

Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

 

Administrative leave - 80 hours each July 1st; prorated during the first fiscal year

 

The bargaining agreement for this position expires on September 28, 2015. The Union is currently in bargaining with the County for wage, hours, benefits and other working conditions for employment.

9/11/15 - Final Filing Date for Applications and deadline to submit documents

 

TBD    - Oral Board Interviews- Most qualified applicants based on supplemental questions.

  

Based on the information provided in the application documents and answers to the supplemental questions, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.   

 

Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.    

 

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

  

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process. Scores will be determined based on answers to the supplemental questions.

 

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL:

All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed).  You must submit a copy of college diploma or official/unofficial transcripts by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma by this date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the document deadlines above.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.  

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the employment website or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date. 

Previously submitted application materials .e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533.  The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  EOE/AA

The Supplemental Questionnaire attached to the employment application will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and will be a determining factor in whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.   

09/11/2015 Final Filing Date; deadline to submit all required documents
---TBD---- Oral Board for candidates selected to move forward based on answers to supplemental questions.

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE.  Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.    Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined grade.  Disabled veterans shall have 10 points added to their combined grade.  Veteran scores will only be added to passing scores. 

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664. 

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

 

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER