County of Shasta
Position Overview
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Position Details Under limited direction, to manage and oversee complex administrative, fiscal, and operational functions of a department; may supervise and train staff; and to perform related work as required. This unclassified, at-will senior management position reports organizationally to the department head and carries significant responsibility for departmental fiscal and other assigned administrative functions.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Provides oversight and supervision for the administrative, operational, and fiscal activities of the department, including contractual and general business activities; prepares or oversees the preparation of County budget submissions, and other budgetary and reporting information required by State and/or Federal agencies; develops, administers and implements departmental fiscal policies and procedures; maintains current knowledge of industry standards for public finance administration, cost and fiscal control accounting, financial reporting, and financial forecasting and analysis; ensures compliance with governmental accounting standards and Federal, State and County fiscal regulations and mandates; interprets financial data and maintains fiscal controls; conducts financial audits; oversees and coordinates processing of departmental invoices, payments and similar transactions; assists in the preparation of funding proposals for innovative approaches to providing services; monitors, tracks, and oversees grant funding; supervises fiscal, administrative, professional, clerical, or technical staff (recommends hiring, supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff performance, including participating in any disciplinary process when appropriate); actively promotes the mission, business goals, and objectives of the department with staff and other involved agencies; coordinates departmental fiscal operations with Auditor-Controller’s Office; may prepare staff reports to the Board of Supervisors; prepares or oversees the preparation of contracts and memorandums of understanding (MOU) with other agencies and supervises the administration of such contracts and/or MOUs; confers with the department head and other senior managers to make recommendations for fiscal, operational, administrative, or departmental personnel policies and procedures; participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities relative to the departments function; prepares or oversees the preparation of a variety of correspondence and reports; develops systems and coordinates the maintenance of data processing software, hardware and other equipment; manages purchasing and leases; prepares strategic and operational plans, collects data, conducts studies, and translates policies and procedures into practical terms for staff; prioritizes multiple work assignments effectively, and works well under pressure of deadlines; investigates and resolves complaints from staff and clients; represents the department at various meetings and in contacts with community organizations or individuals; and acts for the department head in all matters to which assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:
Principles of public finance and administration; principles of personnel and business management including organization, budgeting, and administrative analysis; general provisions of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations relating to the administration, reimbursement claiming, and reporting of departmental services; principles of governmental accounting and financial auditing, including cost accounting; principles of leadership, supervision, personnel management, and training; research methodology for complex statistical analysis and data; data processing and procedures related to departmental applications; preparation and monitoring of grants, contracts and memorandums of understanding.
Ability to:
Pro-actively articulate and promote the mission, business goals, and objectives of the department.
Strategically and operationally plan, organize, direct, and coordinate administrative, budgetary, and programmatic activities in consultation with the department head and other senior managers.
Provide direction, training, and guidance to department staff in effective team-building, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, and other leadership skills.
Effectively supervise staff; set, monitor, and/or carry out clear goals and objectives.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Effectively represent the department head as assigned and form and maintain an effective working relationship based on a shared vision.
Think creatively, focus on results and outcomes.
Exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in the identification and solving of difficult administrative problems.
Prepare and monitor the annual budget, and exercise sound short and long‑term fiscal judgment.
Assemble and analyze data, and prepare accurate and clear reports and recommendations.
Oversee the development and administration of grants, contracts and memorandums of understanding.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with advocacy groups, governmental agencies, the public, and others in the course of work, and demonstrate political sensitivity.
Recommend and implement policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing administrative, accounting, auditing, budget management, or program analysis duties which include supervisory or management experience in a governmental setting.
Knowledge of the operations of the assigned department and management information systems is desirable.
Managerial and/or supervisory experience in another county department, or related management experience in a private, non‑profit, or public sector organization may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of formal education.
Special Requirements Some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.
Supplemental Questions
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field? If Yes, please indicate the type of degree you received and the college you received it from. If No, type N/A.
Do you have three years of progressively responsible experience performing administrative, accounting, auditing, budget management program analysis duties which include supervisory or management experience in a governmental setting? If Yes, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If No, type N/A.
Do you have Managerial and/or supervisory experience in another county department, or related management experience in a private, non‑profit or public sector organization? If Yes, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If No, type N/A.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Considerations
All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited into a bank account.
Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The resulting report of your conviction history, if any, will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf.
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: 2% at 55, 2% at 60, or 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of his/her pay to this plan, or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employee benefit page at https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.
Veterans’ Credit Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Additional Application Information Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
Equal Opportunity Employer SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Contact Information Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
Salary Information $7,261 - $9,267 approximate monthly / $41.89 - $53.46 approximate hourly. Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous for more information.
Final Filing Date FINAL FILING DATE: DECEMBER 08, 2025, AT 12:00 PM.
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Position Details Under limited direction, to manage and oversee complex administrative, fiscal, and operational functions of a department; may supervise and train staff; and to perform related work as required. This unclassified, at-will senior management position reports organizationally to the department head and carries significant responsibility for departmental fiscal and other assigned administrative functions.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Provides oversight and supervision for the administrative, operational, and fiscal activities of the department, including contractual and general business activities; prepares or oversees the preparation of County budget submissions, and other budgetary and reporting information required by State and/or Federal agencies; develops, administers and implements departmental fiscal policies and procedures; maintains current knowledge of industry standards for public finance administration, cost and fiscal control accounting, financial reporting, and financial forecasting and analysis; ensures compliance with governmental accounting standards and Federal, State and County fiscal regulations and mandates; interprets financial data and maintains fiscal controls; conducts financial audits; oversees and coordinates processing of departmental invoices, payments and similar transactions; assists in the preparation of funding proposals for innovative approaches to providing services; monitors, tracks, and oversees grant funding; supervises fiscal, administrative, professional, clerical, or technical staff (recommends hiring, supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff performance, including participating in any disciplinary process when appropriate); actively promotes the mission, business goals, and objectives of the department with staff and other involved agencies; coordinates departmental fiscal operations with Auditor-Controller’s Office; may prepare staff reports to the Board of Supervisors; prepares or oversees the preparation of contracts and memorandums of understanding (MOU) with other agencies and supervises the administration of such contracts and/or MOUs; confers with the department head and other senior managers to make recommendations for fiscal, operational, administrative, or departmental personnel policies and procedures; participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities relative to the departments function; prepares or oversees the preparation of a variety of correspondence and reports; develops systems and coordinates the maintenance of data processing software, hardware and other equipment; manages purchasing and leases; prepares strategic and operational plans, collects data, conducts studies, and translates policies and procedures into practical terms for staff; prioritizes multiple work assignments effectively, and works well under pressure of deadlines; investigates and resolves complaints from staff and clients; represents the department at various meetings and in contacts with community organizations or individuals; and acts for the department head in all matters to which assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:
Principles of public finance and administration; principles of personnel and business management including organization, budgeting, and administrative analysis; general provisions of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations relating to the administration, reimbursement claiming, and reporting of departmental services; principles of governmental accounting and financial auditing, including cost accounting; principles of leadership, supervision, personnel management, and training; research methodology for complex statistical analysis and data; data processing and procedures related to departmental applications; preparation and monitoring of grants, contracts and memorandums of understanding.
Ability to:
Pro-actively articulate and promote the mission, business goals, and objectives of the department.
Strategically and operationally plan, organize, direct, and coordinate administrative, budgetary, and programmatic activities in consultation with the department head and other senior managers.
Provide direction, training, and guidance to department staff in effective team-building, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, and other leadership skills.
Effectively supervise staff; set, monitor, and/or carry out clear goals and objectives.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Effectively represent the department head as assigned and form and maintain an effective working relationship based on a shared vision.
Think creatively, focus on results and outcomes.
Exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in the identification and solving of difficult administrative problems.
Prepare and monitor the annual budget, and exercise sound short and long‑term fiscal judgment.
Assemble and analyze data, and prepare accurate and clear reports and recommendations.
Oversee the development and administration of grants, contracts and memorandums of understanding.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with advocacy groups, governmental agencies, the public, and others in the course of work, and demonstrate political sensitivity.
Recommend and implement policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing administrative, accounting, auditing, budget management, or program analysis duties which include supervisory or management experience in a governmental setting.
Knowledge of the operations of the assigned department and management information systems is desirable.
Managerial and/or supervisory experience in another county department, or related management experience in a private, non‑profit, or public sector organization may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of formal education.
Special Requirements Some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.
Supplemental Questions
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field? If Yes, please indicate the type of degree you received and the college you received it from. If No, type N/A.
Do you have three years of progressively responsible experience performing administrative, accounting, auditing, budget management program analysis duties which include supervisory or management experience in a governmental setting? If Yes, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If No, type N/A.
Do you have Managerial and/or supervisory experience in another county department, or related management experience in a private, non‑profit or public sector organization? If Yes, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If No, type N/A.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Considerations
All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited into a bank account.
Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The resulting report of your conviction history, if any, will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf.
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: 2% at 55, 2% at 60, or 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of his/her pay to this plan, or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employee benefit page at https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.
Veterans’ Credit Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Additional Application Information Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
Equal Opportunity Employer SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Contact Information Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
Salary Information $7,261 - $9,267 approximate monthly / $41.89 - $53.46 approximate hourly. Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous for more information.
Final Filing Date FINAL FILING DATE: DECEMBER 08, 2025, AT 12:00 PM.
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