Principal Admin Analyst na County of San Luis Obispo, CA

About the Department

We’re seeking an experienced Principal Admin Analyst to lead complex projects that support County-wide policy, budgeting, and organizational effectiveness. In this role, you’ll provide high-level analysis, oversee system improvements, and guide staff while working across departments to drive data-informed decisions. This is a great opportunity for a strategic leader ready to make a countywide impact.

Under general direction, organizes and directs operations and activities involved in the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data related to County-wide policy planning and system implementation; oversees and participates in a variety of complex analytical studies of budgetary requirements, systems, procedures, policies, practices and techniques; trains and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel, and does other related work as required.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

(Not in order of importance)

• Organize and direct operations and activities involved in the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data related to County-wide policy planning and system implementation; participate in the development and review of policies, procedures and legislation affecting County activities and determine departmental impact; assure analysis and implementation activities comply with established laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Oversee and participate in variety of complex analytical studies of budgetary requirements, systems, procedures, policies, practices and techniques; serve as liaison to County personnel and outside agencies regarding budget and funding, resource allocation, organizational and policy-related issues; participate in the diagnosis of organizational problems and development of solutions to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; assign employee duties and review work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate activities with County departments to assure organizational effectiveness; collaborate with County departments and agencies to assure cross-functional projects including class studies, redistricting, fee scheduling, capital projects and others align with County-wide goals and objectives; monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations regarding program enhancement and modification.
• Oversee and participate in the research and analysis of programs, theories and practices for implementation in County departments and activities; maintain working knowledge of current organizational practice policies and theories including organizational health assessment studies; utilize research findings in the development of County corrective action plans.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to County department personnel and outside agencies regarding research findings, organizational improvement initiatives and related issues concerning departmental effectiveness; assist in developing fiscal, human resource and operational policies utilizing research findings and complying with department standards and objectives.
• Perform a variety of special projects and procedures related to County departmental effectiveness including performance measure development activities, organizational effectiveness/change initiatives and related projects as required; plan, organize and conduct presentations, workshops and training sessions regarding strategic planning, team development and related subjects; prepare and deliver oral presentations; direct the preparation of related training and support materials.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of County reports and documentation related to fiscal activities, organizational effectiveness and related activities as required; maintain grand jury response documents, public defender statistic cases and surveys as needed for effective research collection and policy implementation practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, rules, regulations and pending legislature related to assigned County functions; provide recommendations concerning the modification of programs and procedures to assure compliance with local, State and federal requirements as appropriate.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

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Position Duties

Knowledge of:

• Organization and direction of operations and activities involved in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and reporting data related to County-wide policy planning and system implementation
• Principles, practices and techniques of data collection, analysis and change implementation
• Techniques and methods of administrative analysis including fundamentals of operations research
• Local County and governmental organization, legislative procedures, legal practices and applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Project management and contract administration
• Advanced budgeting practices regarding monitoring and control
• Current organizational practices and theories
• Complex organizational statements and reports
• Oral and written communication skills
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Principles and practices of supervision and training
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Ability to:

• Organize and direct operations and activities involved in the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data related to County-wide policy planning and system implementation
• Oversee and participate in variety of complex analytical studies of budgetary requirements, systems, procedures, policies, practices and techniques
• Train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
• Participate in the development and review of policies, procedures and legislation affecting County activities
• Serve as liaison to County personnel and outside agencies regarding budget and funding, resource allocation, organizational and policy-related issues
• Diagnose organizational problems and participate in the development of solutions to increase efficiency and productivity
• Monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations regarding program enhancement and modification
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Analyze research data and prepare reports, summaries and recommendations
• Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field. In addition, four years of increasingly responsible experience performing professional level administrative analysis duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.  Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.  Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process.  We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. 

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

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