Staff Analyst
Hollister, CA Hollister, CA Full-time Full-time $72,675 - $97,427 a year $72,675 - $97,427 a year 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago DEFINITION Under general direction, the Staff Analyst plans, directs, evaluates, and participates in the work of administrative and technical support for a department; performs and manages the most complex and specialized work for the department; and performs other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single class, journey-level position responsible for technical, financial, analytical and project management assignments in the department.
Incumbents work with independence performing work that is difficult and complex.
REPORTS TO Department Head, or designee CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED May supervise technical or support staff TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff; frequent contact with other agencies, vendors and the public; may be required to travel for trainings and meetings; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.
) Reviews and analyzes departmental operations, policies, and procedures.
Gathers and studies data regarding department operations; reviews and analyzes organizational studies, policies, procedures, budgetary requirements and other aspects of agency operations; prepares reports and makes recommendations on department policies, procedures, and operations.
Reviews and analyzes legislation, state mandated regulations and procedures and relevant court decisions to determine impact on dept.
operations; makes recommendations for necessary actions.
Handles the highly specialized assignments, such as acting as the staff development officer, budget officer, or program analysis manager with department-wide responsibilities.
Prepares and presents agenda items and staff reports for the Board of Supervisors meetings Represents the department in meetings with personnel from other departments and agencies.
May assign, coordinate and schedule the work of departmental staff Determines training and development needs.
Identifies, develops and coordinates resources for all departmental training and staff development and/or directs and advises unit staff in the area of training and staff development, including workshops, training programs, and on-the-job training sessions.
Conducts and/or coordinates workshops and training sessions on a variety of topics, including but not limited to technical skills, program areas, customer service skills and safety Other duties as assigned.
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
EITHER One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to the Management Analyst I for the County of San Benito; OR Two (2) years of experience performing a broad range of professional, analytical, and administrative duties in the areas of general administration, personnel, fiscal, staff development, or program analysis work.
AND A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Note:
Additional years of the required experience can substitute for two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Special Requirements Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
May be required to successfully pass a background and criminal fingerprint check.
Knowledge of:
General principles of public and business administration.
Effective project management methods and techniques Agency organization and departmental relationships.
Departmental program goals, requirements, and operations; and community needs and resources.
Principles and practices of employee training and development.
Effective communication, facilitation methods, and aids used for training programs and presentations.
Principles and practices of effective supervision.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and coordinate large projects and staff trainings Analyze problems, select alternatives, determine project consequence of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of departmental objectives.
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to various areas of responsibility.
Collect, interpret, and evaluate narrative and statistical data pertaining to fiscal and management matters.
Provide verbal and written technical direction to others.
Communicate effectively in writing in order to prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and memoranda.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Interpret and apply equal opportunity laws, civil service regulations, and provisions of contracts, ordinances, and negotiated agreements and other regulations or policies relating to personnel.
Plan, coordinate, and implement training programs.
Speak effectively and convey ideas clearly while facilitating group discussions and training sessions In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et.
, seq.
, all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee
Benefits:
Pay Day:
Employees are bi-weekly.
The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly - normally the first two pay periods of the month.
Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.
Vacation:
Based on continued years of service.
Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
< 4 years of service = 10 days per year 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15
years of service = 20 days per year Administrative Leave:
Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year.
Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year.
Administrative leave is pro-rated.
Holidays:
13.
5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees.
Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off.
Sick Leave:
15 days per year.
Maximum accruals apply.
Health Plan:
Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees.
Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.
Vision Plan:
MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis.
The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage.
This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.
Employee Assistance Program:
The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents.
.
Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee.
Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family Life Insurance/AD&D:
County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee.
Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.
Disability Insurance:
General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Credit Union:
Membership available to San Benito County employees at the Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union.
Deferred Compensation:
Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings.
Two 457 plans available.
Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts.
IRS limits apply.
Retirement:
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHANGES ARE CURRENTLY PENDING FOR JANUARY 1, 2013 DUE TO PENSION REFORM LAW AND OTHER DATES DUE TO CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS.
Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
? All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62.
Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
? New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.
7% at 57.
Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution.
Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.
Extra Insurance:
Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.
AFLAC can enroll employees into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).
Administrative Leave Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @62 for New PERS Members Social Security Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually Floating Holiday 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Unreimbursed Medical Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Automatic Deposit Bi-Weekly Pay Periods Tuition Reimbursement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single class, journey-level position responsible for technical, financial, analytical and project management assignments in the department.
Incumbents work with independence performing work that is difficult and complex.
REPORTS TO Department Head, or designee CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED May supervise technical or support staff TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff; frequent contact with other agencies, vendors and the public; may be required to travel for trainings and meetings; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.
) Reviews and analyzes departmental operations, policies, and procedures.
Gathers and studies data regarding department operations; reviews and analyzes organizational studies, policies, procedures, budgetary requirements and other aspects of agency operations; prepares reports and makes recommendations on department policies, procedures, and operations.
Reviews and analyzes legislation, state mandated regulations and procedures and relevant court decisions to determine impact on dept.
operations; makes recommendations for necessary actions.
Handles the highly specialized assignments, such as acting as the staff development officer, budget officer, or program analysis manager with department-wide responsibilities.
Prepares and presents agenda items and staff reports for the Board of Supervisors meetings Represents the department in meetings with personnel from other departments and agencies.
May assign, coordinate and schedule the work of departmental staff Determines training and development needs.
Identifies, develops and coordinates resources for all departmental training and staff development and/or directs and advises unit staff in the area of training and staff development, including workshops, training programs, and on-the-job training sessions.
Conducts and/or coordinates workshops and training sessions on a variety of topics, including but not limited to technical skills, program areas, customer service skills and safety Other duties as assigned.
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
EITHER One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to the Management Analyst I for the County of San Benito; OR Two (2) years of experience performing a broad range of professional, analytical, and administrative duties in the areas of general administration, personnel, fiscal, staff development, or program analysis work.
AND A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Note:
Additional years of the required experience can substitute for two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Special Requirements Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
May be required to successfully pass a background and criminal fingerprint check.
Knowledge of:
General principles of public and business administration.
Effective project management methods and techniques Agency organization and departmental relationships.
Departmental program goals, requirements, and operations; and community needs and resources.
Principles and practices of employee training and development.
Effective communication, facilitation methods, and aids used for training programs and presentations.
Principles and practices of effective supervision.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and coordinate large projects and staff trainings Analyze problems, select alternatives, determine project consequence of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of departmental objectives.
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to various areas of responsibility.
Collect, interpret, and evaluate narrative and statistical data pertaining to fiscal and management matters.
Provide verbal and written technical direction to others.
Communicate effectively in writing in order to prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and memoranda.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Interpret and apply equal opportunity laws, civil service regulations, and provisions of contracts, ordinances, and negotiated agreements and other regulations or policies relating to personnel.
Plan, coordinate, and implement training programs.
Speak effectively and convey ideas clearly while facilitating group discussions and training sessions In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et.
, seq.
, all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee
Benefits:
Pay Day:
Employees are bi-weekly.
The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly - normally the first two pay periods of the month.
Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.
Vacation:
Based on continued years of service.
Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
< 4 years of service = 10 days per year 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15
years of service = 20 days per year Administrative Leave:
Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year.
Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year.
Administrative leave is pro-rated.
Holidays:
13.
5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees.
Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off.
Sick Leave:
15 days per year.
Maximum accruals apply.
Health Plan:
Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees.
Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.
Vision Plan:
MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis.
The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage.
This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.
Employee Assistance Program:
The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents.
.
Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee.
Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family Life Insurance/AD&D:
County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee.
Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.
Disability Insurance:
General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Credit Union:
Membership available to San Benito County employees at the Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union.
Deferred Compensation:
Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings.
Two 457 plans available.
Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts.
IRS limits apply.
Retirement:
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHANGES ARE CURRENTLY PENDING FOR JANUARY 1, 2013 DUE TO PENSION REFORM LAW AND OTHER DATES DUE TO CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS.
Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
? All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62.
Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
? New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.
7% at 57.
Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution.
Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.
Extra Insurance:
Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.
AFLAC can enroll employees into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).
Administrative Leave Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @62 for New PERS Members Social Security Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually Floating Holiday 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Unreimbursed Medical Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Automatic Deposit Bi-Weekly Pay Periods Tuition Reimbursement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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