Administrative Analyst I/II/III

Kings County; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Retirement

Fully paid PPO insurance

Onsite Health Center

Paid vacation and sick leave

Management leave and holiday benefits

Job summary

Kings County Administrative Office is seeking Administrative Analyst I/II/III to support budget and financial analysis, grants, contracts, and program evaluation. The role offers growth as responsibilities increase with experience and complex assignments.

The analyst will research operations, study departmental processes, and prepare staff reports and board materials to inform decision-makers and improve county services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent with relevant public administration experience.
• Experience analyzing budgets, grants, contracts, and programs.
• Ability to prepare reports, analyses and board materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with county budget development, revenue projections and forecasting.
• Support departmental budgets and cross-departmental financial analyses.
• Perform program evaluation, research and policy development to improve services.

Skills

Budget analysis

Grant management

Contract administration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Kings County Administrative Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I/II/III

Level I: $72,196.80 - $88,129.60 Annually

Level II: $79,768.00 - $97,344.00 Annually

Level III: $88,129.60 - $107,536.00 Annually

We are seeking analytical and motivated professionals to join our team as an Administrative Analyst I/II/III. In this role, you will support a variety of Countywide initiatives through budget and financial analysis, grants and contract administration, program evaluation, organizational studies, and policy development. You will conduct research, analyze operational and programmatic practices, and provide recommendations that help improve County services and operations. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within the Administrative Analyst series, with increasingly complex assignments and greater responsibility as experience is gained.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively with departments and stakeholders, and contributing to projects that impact the community, and join our dedicated team!

MANAGEMENT LEVEL II BENEFITS

• CalPERS Retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement).
• Fully paid PPO insurance premiums, including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic insurance coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Onsite Employee Health Center (Monday - Friday) for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance, without need to use sick or other leave for personal appointments.
• $40,000 term life/accident insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave (see benefits tab for more details).
• An additional 80 hours of management leave each fiscal year (or pro-rated upon hire date), which may be cashed out at the employees option.
• Deferred Compensation Plan, which includes a match up to $3,500 per year for every three dollars contributed by the employee.
• Longevity pay beginning at 10 years of service.
• 11.5 paid holidays annually, along with an additional 3.5 paid days when the County participates in the Holiday Closure.
• Access to the County's Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Kings County's Assist-to-Own Down Payment Assistance Program.

For complete benefit details, please see Section V of the Salary Resolution.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Meets with County management and department heads, analyzes and makes recommendations to the County Administrative Officer or their designee on budget requests for a functional group of departments; participates in and oversees the development and administration of departmental budgets including revenue projections and forecasting, multi-year cash flow analysis, cost containment and distribution, and grant funds disbursement; monitors revenues and expenditures; identifies and recommends resolutions for budgetary problems; formulates, prepares, and communicates budget completion schedules, calendars, and deadlines; assists with the entire budget process and ensures timely completion; facilitates and coordinates the resolution of cross-departmental budgetary issues, including identifying and proposing procedural solutions; reviews departmental budget submittals for completeness, accuracy, the appropriate use of funding sources, and adherence to County policies.
• Develops individual project plans, recommends study parameters and determines appropriate methodology and sources of information for assigned studies/projects.
• Reviews departmental organizational structures, programs, systems and procedures; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as budget development and administration, staffing, facilities, equipment, cost analysis, productivity, policy or procedure, modifications, etc.; coordinates activities with those of other departments, depending upon the nature of the assigned operation, program, or project to which assigned; discusses findings with the County Administrative Officer and or their designee and prepares reports of study conclusions.
• Coordinates and performs professional-level administrative and programmatic work in such areas as budget development, financial administration and reporting, grants, purchasing, database management, contract administration, management analysis, public information, and program evaluation.
• Writes and develops staff reports, presentations, and board agenda items; prepares and submits Board of Supervisors agenda reports and various other commission, committee, and staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and correspondence regarding assigned activities.
• Conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding departmental and programmatic activities; evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations, and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval; prepares related comprehensive technical records and reports; assists with ensuring compliance with federal, state, County, and funding agency regulatory and reporting requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and professional practices.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, programs, and service delivery methods and procedures in order to maximize funding and minimize costs; assesses and monitors workload and administrative and support systems; identifies opportunities for improvement and develops related recommendations.
• Performs a variety of duties related to grant management, which includes including preparing government required grant status reports.
• Reviews existing and proposed local, state, and federal legislation/regulations for impact on the department program activities, consults with department personnel; develops recommendations; and prepares proposed changes.
• Performs administrative review of various documents, contracts, ordinances, agreements and fiscal transactions; conducts studies, prepares reports, and recommends implementation procedures for a variety of special studies and projects, such as procedures, fees County charges public for services, personnel workload and staffing patterns, reorganization studies, and capital improvement program.
• Gathers and analyzes data and prepares reports and recommendations on administrative, fiscal, organizational and other related management issues; interviews and consults department heads and managers, representatives of various organizations and the general public to give and/or gather information.
• Reviews existing and proposed policies, procedures and systems and advises management of their impact or potential impact; develops and analyzes data for management control and evaluation purposes.
• Represents the County at various meetings and serves in a staff capacity for various County boards and commissions; maintains records and files and prepares statistical materials, reports and correspondence; assists with the maintenance of the department webpage, including compiling update information and updating it regularly; monitors joint agency agreements.
• Prepares and makes presentations to a variety of audiences including employees or employee groups, the public, the Board of Supervisors, local, state or federal government officials, local boards and commissions, and department management; utilizes presentation technology and software to make clear, informative presentations on complicated issues to a wide range of audiences; conduct public outreach when necessary and/or advisable.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; reviews publications and related material to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Prepares professional written reports and correspondence including technical reports; provides technical assistance to others on administrative and analytical matters.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a related field.

Experience:

• Administrative Analyst I: One (1) year of responsible administrative or fiscal management experience in a public agency setting.
• Administrative Analyst II: One (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to an Administrative Analyst I in Kings County.
• Administrative Analyst III: One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Analyst II with Kings County; OR, three years of responsible management or professional level experience in a county, city or public agency conducting studies and making recommendations on a variety of fiscal and management activities; OR, four years of management level experience which demonstrates knowledge and skills in fiscal or administrative analysis and project leadership.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check, including a credit check; ability to work irregular hours as necessary and travel within and outside the County.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Veteran's Preference Application

You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.

For a complete description of duties and qualifications, view the detailed job specifications: Administrative Analyst I, Administrative Analyst II, Administrative Analyst III.

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process may include the following:

• (1) Screening committee (pass/fail) and/or
• (2) Oral examination (100%) This may include a written practical component (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Final Date to Apply: November 16, 2026

Subject Matter Expert Review: Week of November 16, 2026

Human Resources Interview: Week of December 7, 2026

Department Interview: TBD