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Job Description
Examples of Duties
In addition to any of the duties listed below, this position will be assigned to the Budget Area within the County Executive Office.
Depending upon area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Review of contracts and action items submitted for Board of Supervisors' agendas.
- Develop meeting agendas and recommend resolutions for complex issues and concerns.
- Reviews fiscal information and makes recommendations regarding funding levels.
- Prepare, monitor, review and analyze annual budgets, including coordination with departments as a budget expert to provide a comprehensive package for Board consideration.
- Perform as a Team Leader and provide training and mentorship to other analysts.
- Represent the County at meetings, committees, boards, and commissions. Also acts as a liaison between the County Executive Office and the general public.
- Review, analyze and interpret legislation.
- Responds to the most sensitive and complex complaints.
- Participates in community outreach activities.
- Handles special projects for the County Executive Office or Board of Supervisors.
- Reviews and analyzes legislation for potential impacts to the County.
- Manage County’s legislative platform, write press releases and liaise between County departments and the media.
- May be asked to attend Municipal Advisory Counsel (MAC) meetings.
- Handles complex and sensitive constituent issues or complaints.
- Assigned various special projects to independently handle to completion.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Level I - No experience required.
Level II - Two (2) years of responsible professional experience in a public agency or administrative position involving the review and analysis of budgeting matters or study and recommendation on administrative procedures.
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One (1) year successful performance as a Management Analyst I in Merced County.
Level III - Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a public agency or a managerial, administrative, or staff position which included the analysis of sensitive, complex administrative, fiscal matters and the development and implementation of recommendations.
OR
Two (2) years successful performance as a Management Analyst II in Merced County.
Education:
Level I - Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in public, business, business administration, political science, economics, sociology or related field. (Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)
Level II/III - Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in public, business, or business administration, political science, or related field. (A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience or additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist in preparation and review of operating, annual and capital improvement budgets.
- Recommends resolutions to sensitive and complex issues to the Board of Supervisors as designated.
- Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
- Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
- Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
- Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
- Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Represent the County with the community and other agencies.
- Prepare multi-media presentations for the Board of Supervisors and other groups.
- Maintain a professional and effective working relationship with the administrative team.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Occasionally lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
- Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
- Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
- Current principles, practices, trends and theories of Public Administration, including fiscal, administrative and personnel management, budget management, program evaluation, management systems, methods and procedures.
- Federal and State funds available for local purposes and methods of securing grants.
- Applicable County ordinance, resolutions, policies and procedures.
- Myers-Milias-Brown, and other related Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Research and statistical methodology and methods of graphic presentation.
- Personal computers, spreadsheet, data base software and information systems.
- Learn and interpret pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Remain abreast of developments in the field of administration, budgetary preparation and management.
- Organize and develop comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
- Plan, initiate and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction.
- Determine priorities and design methods for achieving objectives.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a team environment, and with officials, department heads and other personnel in Merced County and other agencies.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year).
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.
INSURANCE
HEALTHINSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s )
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCE
Management Disability Insurance -Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
- Level A & B $85,000
- Level C $55,000
- Level D & E $35,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEEASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Review of contracts and action items submitted for Board of Supervisors' agendas.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Merced County
Show moreMerced County, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers a unique blend of vibrant agricultural heritage and modern development. Known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," Merced County is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including nearby national parks, lush farmlands, and scenic rivers. The county's strategic location provides easy access to major urban centers like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno, making it an ideal hub for both business and leisure. With a diverse economy anchored by agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing, Merced County offers ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. The presence of the University of California, Merced, further enhances the county's reputation as a center for innovation and research, attracting top talent and fostering a dynamic workforce.
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