Health and Social Services Planning Analyst

Are you a problem solver?

Solano County welcomes applications for the position of Health and Social Services (H&SS) Planning Analyst.  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.  Solano County Health and Social Services Department was created by the Board of Supervisors in 1992.  The Department employs over 1,262 employees working in 22 office throughout Solano County and is organized by seven program service areas.

To learn more about the Department of Health and Social Service and review the H&SS Annual Report, please visit our website:  http://www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/hss/default.asp

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional-level analytical and/ or project/program management capacity, preferably in a governmental agency.

Education/Training: A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, health services administration, public or business administration or a related field; a Master's degree in a related field is desirable.

To review the job description, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18916

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS.  The County contribution for family coverage for the 2016 calendar year is $1,455.62 per month.  The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage.  Employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage receive a $50/month supplemental County contribution into the cafeteria plan.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible depends 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 3 years.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

Effective July 1 of each year, employees are granted 80 hours of Administrative Leave.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.

To review complete benefits information, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16483

07/22/2016    Deadline to submit application and any required documentation.

07/25/2016    Tentative week for scoring supplemental questions.

08/01/2016    Tentative week for interviews for most qualified applicants.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Please visit the County of Solano website, http://jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. ADA Accomodation, copies of diploma and/or transcripts, license, certificates) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Human Resources’ office and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma, DD214, and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. 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 date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. 

Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing 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 close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Health and Social Services Planning Analyst) and the recruitment number (16-147330-01).  If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance 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.

Although your answers to the supplemental questions will assist in evaluating your application, the answers to the supplemental questions do not replace your work experience in your application. Please note your responses to these questions should be reflected in your application's work experience. 

• Driver’s License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver’s License may be required at the time of appointment.  Loss of the Class C Driver’s License is a cause for discipline.  Individuals who do not meet this driver’s license requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. 
• Travel:  Independent travel may be required.
• Background Investigation: Candidates for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and/or policy.
• Compliance Agreements: Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with mandatory child and elder abuse reporting, drug free workforce, and confidentiality.

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 an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), 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.