What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy and Financial Analyst position at Solano County?
WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We Serve The Public In Many Different Ways, Including
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WHY WE EXIST
Mission: Promote Healthy, Safe and Stable Lives
Vision: A Healthy, Safe and Stable Community
Core Values
THE POSITION
The Policy & Financial Analyst position resides within the Health & Social Services Department (HSS) in the Administration Division. Under general direction of the Director of Administrative Services, the Policy & Financial Analyst plans, prepares, and analyzes budgets for program areas, conducts management analysis and high-level data analysis, provides decision support data essential for program planning and outcome measurements, mentors analysts and other technical staff; performs other duties as required. Responsibilities may include supervision of assigned Staff Analyst (Senior), Staff Analysts, Accountants, clerical and technical staff.
This position is an “at-will” senior management position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.
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EXPERIENCE : Four years of professional level public sector administrative experience involving fiscal, operational and/or policy analysis, which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities
And
EDUCATION : A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics or a related social science field is required. A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field is highly desirable.
Licensing, Certification And Registration Requirements
Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.
Click here for the Policy & Financial Analyst Job Description
SELECTION PROCESS
02/20/2024 – Deadline To Submit Application And Required Documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Document Submittal Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or transcripts - official or unofficial (verifying the student, institution, date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to the contingent job offer.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How To Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. When submitting documents by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Policy & Financial Analyst) and the recruitment number (25-107250-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We Serve The Public In Many Different Ways, Including
- Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
- Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
- Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
- Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
- Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
- Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
- Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
Click Here To Learn More About Solano County
WHY WE EXIST
Mission: Promote Healthy, Safe and Stable Lives
Vision: A Healthy, Safe and Stable Community
Core Values
- Diversity: We respect and value cross –culturalism creating an environment that is inclusive for all.
- Respect: We treat people with care and courtesy
- Integrity: We do what we say we will.
- Fairness: We are consistent and unbiased in decisions.
- Transparency: We communicate the how and why.
- Equity: We ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities.
- Responsiveness: We react quickly and positively.
THE POSITION
The Policy & Financial Analyst position resides within the Health & Social Services Department (HSS) in the Administration Division. Under general direction of the Director of Administrative Services, the Policy & Financial Analyst plans, prepares, and analyzes budgets for program areas, conducts management analysis and high-level data analysis, provides decision support data essential for program planning and outcome measurements, mentors analysts and other technical staff; performs other duties as required. Responsibilities may include supervision of assigned Staff Analyst (Senior), Staff Analysts, Accountants, clerical and technical staff.
This position is an “at-will” senior management position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Click here for the Policy & Financial Analyst Job Description
EXPERIENCE : Four years of professional level public sector administrative experience involving fiscal, operational and/or policy analysis, which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities
And
EDUCATION : A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics or a related social science field is required. A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field is highly desirable.
Licensing, Certification And Registration Requirements
Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.
Click here for the Policy & Financial Analyst Job Description
SELECTION PROCESS
02/20/2024 – Deadline To Submit Application And Required Documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Document Submittal Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or transcripts - official or unofficial (verifying the student, institution, date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to the contingent job offer.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How To Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. When submitting documents by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Policy & Financial Analyst) and the recruitment number (25-107250-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.