Senior Financial Services Specialist (General Services Agency)

Alameda County; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays and leave

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Alameda County is seeking a skilled financial services professional to provide consultative financial services across various departments. The role includes assisting in strategic planning, analyzing revenues, and supervising a small support staff.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in financial planning and analysis. The position promises a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as Financial Specialist II or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative financial services to various departments.
• Assist with financial strategic planning and analysis.
• Supervise the work of a small support staff.

Skills

Financial planning

Rate setting

Revenue enhancement

Budget development

Contract administration

Report preparation

Supervisory principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Two years of experience in financial planning and analysis

Tools

Spreadsheet applications

Word processing software

Job description

Introduction

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Agen­cy

Alameda County General Services Agency (GSA) delivers a host of logistical support services to County agencies and partners from maintenance of facilities and County fleet to energy and environmental management services, capital project management, procurement services, and clean commute and recycling programs. The GSA Community strives not only to provide these services but to also facilitate collaborative and innovative approaches in its efforts. While the GSA Community largely focuses on support services for Alameda County departments and other public agencies, the work has a direct impact on the communities. GSA builds structures such as libraries and youth centers that transform communities, provides opportunities for local businesses, and works towards ensuring that County work practices minimize negative impacts to the environment. GSA employees take great pride in their work and strive to provide the highest‑quality service.

Position

Under direction, to provide consultative, complex professional financial services to various departments and agencies; to assist with financial strategic planning and analysis and the enhancement of revenues; to supervise the work of a small support staff; to conduct a variety of financial, administrative and operational studies and inquiries; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Features

This a high‑level technical specialist class which requires an advanced degree of specialized programmatic knowledge in addition to a sound financial services base of knowledge and experience. Responsibilities may include overseeing the functions of a small support staff. Although the work is diverse, all positions are typically characterized by the following elements:

• Serving as the primary technical liaison for a department or agency with the State or other funding sources;
• Providing technical coordination for internal staff;
• Having significant technical input into revenue and financial strategic planning processes;
• Acting as a departmental technical expert for management in areas related to financial services, contracting and grants management.

This class is distinguished from Supervising Financial Services Specialist, which provides supervision for financial, administrative and/or operational support staff through subordinate supervisory staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Option I

• Equivalent of two years of full‑time experience at a level of or higher than Financial Specialist II in the Alameda County classified service (non‑classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts).
• Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management & Supervision Certificate Program” may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience.

Option II

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, financial planning or a related field.
• Moreover, the equivalent to two years of full‑time, professional‑level experience in financial planning and analysis, budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration and/or grants management at a level equivalent to Financial Services Specialist II.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Note: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Financial planning, rate setting and revenue enhancement principles and strategies;
• Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration;
• Principles and practices of contract and grant administration;
• Financial record‑keeping and auditing practices;
• Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation;
• Computer applications related to the work, such as word processing, databases and spreadsheets;
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment;
• Basic supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Plan and conduct complex financial, revenue and strategic planning analyses;
• Provide sound technical advice on financial matters to departmental management;
• Conduct and coordinate financial audits;
• Monitor legislative and regulation changes and recommend operational and procedural changes as required;
• Develop, coordinate and administer complex multiple budgets with multiple funding sources;
• Monitor fiscal transactions and audit fiscal records and documentation;
• Plan, direct and review the work of others and train others in work procedures;
• Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations and procedures;
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials;
• Represent the department and the County in meetings with others;
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines;
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Benefits

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide‑ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well‑being. These benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• Paid holidays – 12
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave (for management‑designated classifications)
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, incentive‑based programs, gym membership discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1st United Services Credit Union

Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. Employees in management-designated classifications may be entitled to management paid leave. Refer to the applicable MOU or Salary Ordinance for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.