Humboldt County Wic
Administrative Services Officer - Sheriff's Office
Humboldt County Wic, Eureka, California, us, 95502
Administrative Services Officer - Sheriff's Office
Definition
Under direction, performs complex difficult administrative, budgetary, systems, statistical and other management analyses in support of activities and functions of a specified department; plans, develops, coordinates and provides for the implementation of various special projects; makes recommendations for action and assists in policy and procedure development and implementation; supervises the work of assigned office support staff; performs related work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics This class provides varied administrative support to an individual major County department. Duties may vary widely, depending upon the department to which assigned; however, responsibilities typically include developing requests for grant funding, operations support, cost analysis, financial record‑keeping and/or policy, procedure or budget development and administration. Incumbents have considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and decision‑making, particularly when representing the County in meetings with other agencies, boards and commissions and community groups.
Plans, develops, coordinates, conducts and implements or directs the implementation of a variety of projects and/or programs related to the department to which assigned.
Assesses project scope and need, determines funding requirements and alternatives and staffing requirements.
Identifies problems, determines analytical approach, obtains and analyzes necessary information.
Evaluates alternative courses of action and makes recommendations which may include such areas as organizational structure, staffing, facilities, equipment, cost analysis, fiscal reporting, productivity or policy or procedure modifications.
Develops implementation plans and assists in such implementation; maintains liaison with representatives of various County departments and activities.
Assists in the development and administration of the department's operating and capital improvement budgets; assists in developing goals, objectives and work standards for the department.
May prepare requests for grant funds and direct the maintenance or preparation of appropriate records; represents the department head or others in meetings.
May coordinate the development and implementation of departmental computer systems and applications.
Confers with representatives of other governmental agencies, community groups, boards and commissions, vendors, the public and others; may make presentations to County or public groups.
Provides technical assistance to others on administrative and analytical matters.
Supervises the work of office support on an on‑going or project basis.
Knowledge of:
Functions and activities of the department to which assigned.
Principles, practices and methods of administrative, organizational, economic and procedural analysis.
Public administration principles and practices, including organization, structure in a municipal setting.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration, organizational planning and capital improvement programming.
Business computer applications, particularly as related to statistical analysis and record‑keeping.
Basic financial record‑keeping principles and practices.
Applicable laws and regulations.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, evaluation and training.
Skill in:
Analyzing complex and sensitive administrative, budgetary, operational, economic, political and organizational problems, evaluating alternatives and reaching sound conclusions.
Collecting, evaluating and interpreting varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form.
Developing, organizing, coordinating and implementing varied projects.
Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Planning, directing and reviewing the work of a support staff.
Preparing clear, concise and complete reports and other written materials.
Maintaining accurate records and files.
Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Other Requirements Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.
Desirable Education and Experience A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a closely related field, and three years of professional‑level experience in administrative, management, operations, budgetary or similar analytical or management support work. At least one year of experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
How to Apply A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the County’s automated application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/humboldtcountyca. Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer. It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess; incomplete applications will be rejected.
Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Humboldt is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.
Reasonable Accommodations The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and opportunities in its programs, activities, and employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disabilities. If invited to an examination and you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources immediately at (707) 476-2349.
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Distinguishing Characteristics This class provides varied administrative support to an individual major County department. Duties may vary widely, depending upon the department to which assigned; however, responsibilities typically include developing requests for grant funding, operations support, cost analysis, financial record‑keeping and/or policy, procedure or budget development and administration. Incumbents have considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and decision‑making, particularly when representing the County in meetings with other agencies, boards and commissions and community groups.
Plans, develops, coordinates, conducts and implements or directs the implementation of a variety of projects and/or programs related to the department to which assigned.
Assesses project scope and need, determines funding requirements and alternatives and staffing requirements.
Identifies problems, determines analytical approach, obtains and analyzes necessary information.
Evaluates alternative courses of action and makes recommendations which may include such areas as organizational structure, staffing, facilities, equipment, cost analysis, fiscal reporting, productivity or policy or procedure modifications.
Develops implementation plans and assists in such implementation; maintains liaison with representatives of various County departments and activities.
Assists in the development and administration of the department's operating and capital improvement budgets; assists in developing goals, objectives and work standards for the department.
May prepare requests for grant funds and direct the maintenance or preparation of appropriate records; represents the department head or others in meetings.
May coordinate the development and implementation of departmental computer systems and applications.
Confers with representatives of other governmental agencies, community groups, boards and commissions, vendors, the public and others; may make presentations to County or public groups.
Provides technical assistance to others on administrative and analytical matters.
Supervises the work of office support on an on‑going or project basis.
Knowledge of:
Functions and activities of the department to which assigned.
Principles, practices and methods of administrative, organizational, economic and procedural analysis.
Public administration principles and practices, including organization, structure in a municipal setting.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration, organizational planning and capital improvement programming.
Business computer applications, particularly as related to statistical analysis and record‑keeping.
Basic financial record‑keeping principles and practices.
Applicable laws and regulations.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, evaluation and training.
Skill in:
Analyzing complex and sensitive administrative, budgetary, operational, economic, political and organizational problems, evaluating alternatives and reaching sound conclusions.
Collecting, evaluating and interpreting varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form.
Developing, organizing, coordinating and implementing varied projects.
Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Planning, directing and reviewing the work of a support staff.
Preparing clear, concise and complete reports and other written materials.
Maintaining accurate records and files.
Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Other Requirements Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.
Desirable Education and Experience A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a closely related field, and three years of professional‑level experience in administrative, management, operations, budgetary or similar analytical or management support work. At least one year of experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
How to Apply A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the County’s automated application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/humboldtcountyca. Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer. It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess; incomplete applications will be rejected.
Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Humboldt is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.
Reasonable Accommodations The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and opportunities in its programs, activities, and employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disabilities. If invited to an examination and you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources immediately at (707) 476-2349.
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