ASSISTANT DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

County of Santa Cruz
INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:

ASSISTANT DEPARTMENTAL
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

Supplemental Questionnaire Required
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Job # 26-US1-01
Salary: $6,476 - 8,630 / Month

Closing Date: Monday, April 13, 2026

County Equity Statement

Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every status,
providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.

Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an
environment where everyone can thrive and belong.

THE JOB: Under direction, to collect, organize and analyze data involved with organizational and functional
studies, management information systems and data processing, administrative systems and procedures or
preparation of budget proposals; to prepare detailed research reports and recommendations; to provide
departmental information to other departments and agencies; and to do other work as required.

The current vacancy is in Public Works Department. The list established from this recruitment will be used
to fill the current and future vacancies during the life of the list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience which will provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these would be:

EQUIVALENT TO GRADUATION FROM COLLEGE WITH COMPLETION OF COLLEGE LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT LEVEL
COURSES IN PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND

TECHNIQUES, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYSIS OR PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF
ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS LAW, AND PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF SUPERVISION, OR CLOSELY RELATED

SUBJECT MATTER AREA.

KNOWLEDGE: Some knowledge of research principles and methods; administrative survey and evaluative
principles and techniques; communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and
transmitting information, and effective interviewing at all functioning levels of the department or other public

Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

or private agencies; modern office methods and procedures; budgeting procedures (for designated
positions); statistical methods; and the application of data processing to department operations.

ABILITY TO: Define problem areas; collect, interpret and evaluate data; project consequences of
recommendations; coordinate visual observation, oral and/or written communications into concise,
descriptive and sometimes standardized written or oral formats that relate to the essential theme or
objective and reflect continuity of thought; work tactfully with others to achieve work objectives and resolve
conflicting views; act as liaison to advise and/or resolve existing differences between divisions, supervisor
and/or subordinates; interpret laws, legislation, ordinances, administrative policies and procedures; and
input, access and analyze data using a computer.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job
announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete
in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training
and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all
components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there
are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the
announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based
upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is
necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to
remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room
510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications
will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final
filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that
requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require Fingerprinting and/or Background Investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
VACATION - 16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years of service. Available after 1 year of
service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be
taken in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE - Six days per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - The County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent
coverage.
RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on
provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by
final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $50,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN - Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay for qualifying child or dependent care expenses may elect this
pre-tax program.
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to
cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
County of Santa Cruz

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