Staff Services Analyst I

County of Tulare; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (PPO/HMO)

Retirement benefits

Paid Holiday Leave

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Long term disability

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The County of Tulare seeks to fill current and future vacancies in the Resource Management Agency, located in Visalia. This recruitment will establish an employment list with an anticipated six-month life.

Typical duties include gathering and analyzing information on management problems, preparing reports on time, space, personnel, equipment, and costs, and developing policy and procedural manuals. A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or related field required.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply complex regulations.
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze information on management problems and prepare reports on time, space, personnel, equipment, costs and solutions.
• May suggest scope changes or new studies.
• Analyze existing or proposed systems and prepare workflow analyses.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

Regulatory interpretation

Report writing

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration

Job description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

Current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia.

Typical Duties

• Gather and analyze information concerning management problems and prepare reports showing time, space, personnel, equipment, materials, and cost of recommended solutions.
• May suggest modifying scope of study or undertaking new studies.
• Analyze existing or proposed systems, or procedures, prepare workflow charts, conduct time and motion studies, tabulate and analyze factual data.
• Contact other agencies to gather information and recommend revisions or improvements.
• Develop policy and procedural manuals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, or a closely related field.

Knowledge Of

• Principles and practices in administration including organizational patterns and analysis, fiscal and personnel management.
• Available resources for gathering data.
• Descriptive statistics sufficient to reflect results of research.

Skill/Ability To

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Read, interpret and apply complex regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Research, compile and analyze information to formulate appropriate alternatives and recommendations.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, various agencies and departments.

Desirable Employment Standards

• Knowledge of agencies and community groups providing emergency services, federal and state emergency plan requirements for local jurisdictions and county personnel practices.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Bargaining Unit 19

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

• Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
• Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
• Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
• Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
• Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service) 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service) 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service) 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service) Limit of 300 hours. FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
• Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
• Career Incentive Pay: Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs. % Increase Total 5 3% 3% 10 2% 5% 15 3% 8% 20 2% 10%
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled. Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
• Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.