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The Office of the County Executive is responsible for preparing the county budget, providing the Board of Supervisors with the information they need for making decisions, representing the county in intergovernmental relationships, overseeing, and coordinating the work of all county departments and ensuring they provide timely, accurate and coordinated information to the public. Our staff also helps coordinate planning for County facilities, risk management, and leads racial equity and other strategic initiatives.
ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Office of the County Executive for the County of Marin is recruiting for the position of an Administrative Analyst III to join the Budget Team and support administrative functions for the department.
Reporting to the Budget Director, an Administrative Analyst III works with assigned departments and conducts a variety of budget, management, administrative and policy analysis. Using financial system data and other technical tools, analysts will evaluate and provide recommendations regarding baseline appropriations, department finances, as well as budget requests and position control. Incumbents will review department staff reports and provide fiscal and policy recommendations consistent with Board of Supervisor priorities. Analysts will support the County Executive and Budget Director in the development of the annual financial plan and carry out other assignments required to manage the County’s budget.
Incumbents in this position will also serve as the administrative lead for the Office of the County Executive, which includes providing budgetary and contract support for the department’s five divisions, oversight of its programs and administrative processes, management of County grants, and providing other administrative support to partnership efforts and programs with other County departments and municipal partners across the County.
The Budget Analyst III requires the ability to act independently and utilize sound judgment to support the County’s strategic priorities, budgetary policies and administrative initiatives. Assignments may also include provision of administrative staff support to various smaller departments and specified boards, commissions and committees.
ABOUT YOUThe Highly Qualified Candidate is self-directed, organized, dependable, flexible, detail-oriented and has the ability to work with complex, sensitive and visible assignments. In addition, they are a skilled communicator in both written and verbal formats and shows an ability to maintain successful, collaborative and constructive working relationships with internal staff and members of the public. This individual demonstrates leadership through strategic planning, continuous improvement and professional collaboration. They ideally possess either an MPA, MPP, MBA, or other higher education degree, and have performed centralized budget and financial analysis work, are adept at using financial and position control data systems, and have experience developing, analyzing and presenting policy or financial recommendations to a board, counsel or other decision makers. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, looking to grow and excel, be invested in our organization’s future and are passionate about the specific policy area they apply for. They will employ a combination of budget and policy analysis skills to develop well-supported recommendations to advance the Board of Supervisors’ priorities and goals. Previous work experience showing a demonstrable commitment to racial equity and instituting systems to evaluate and modify budgets to ensure equitable outcomes, as well as experience that would provide knowledge of relevant policy and budget considerations for the department of Health and Human Services is highly desirable for the position.
QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE OF- Principles and practices of public administration, public agency organization and human resources administration.
- Organization, function and administrative structure of public agencies, including the role of an elected Board.
- Techniques of planning and performing administrative, budgetary, operational, human resources or organizational analysis, including project management.
- Practices of contract negotiation and administration.
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
- Principles of budget preparation and administration, particularly in a public agency.
- Principles and practices of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and accommodation for individuals with disabilities
- Principles of job analysis, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee relations and risk management in a public agency.
- Research methodology, data analysis and statistical sampling techniques.
- Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheets and basic methods of graphic presentation.
- Techniques for dealing effectively with departmental and employee representatives, members of various public and private organizations and the public in individual or group settings.
- Basic supervisory principles and practices.
ABILITY TO- Plan and carry out various analytical studies in area(s) of assignment.
- Gather and analyze a variety of data, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions.
- Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules, regulations and policies.
- Use sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Organize own work, coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
- Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.
- Communicate orally, including making presentations of findings, recommendations and policies before public officials, other officials, employees, employee representatives and community groups, in order to gain concurrence and cooperation through discussion and consensus building.
- Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive political nature, analyze situations, select alternatives, recognize consequences of proposed actions, negotiate mutually satisfactory solutions to problems and implement recommendations.
- Use computer applications effectively, including spreadsheets and basic graphics.
- Plan and direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Represent the County effectively in meetings with groups and individuals, including making effective oral presentations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed in the class specification . Typically, graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, public policy or a field related to the work and three years of professional level experience performing administrative, budgetary, operational, management or organizational analysis work. At least one year of the required professional experience must have included journey level experience in the area of assignment.
Additional professional level work experience performing administrative, budgetary, operational, management or organizational analysis may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Highly Desired: an advanced degree such as Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, or Master of Business Administration
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONHybrid schedule:The Office of the County Executive has embraced a
hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Tentative: First round selection interviews will be held the week of August 19th, 2024Tentative: Second round selection interviews will be held the week of August 26th, 2024 Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Colleen Beck at colleen.beck@marincounty.gov.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERALBelow are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 8/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
