Address
Form of work
SalaryDate Opened
3/25/2024 12:10:00 PM
Filing Deadline
Continuous
Salary
$46.49 - $62.19/hour; $96,699.20 - $129,355.20/year
Employment Type
Permanent Full-Time Employment
Department
Community Development Agency
Work Location
Hayward
Introduction
This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.
Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.
DESCRIPTION
THE AGENCY
THE POSITION
Positions in this class normally exercise full management authority for making decisions and implementing programs to facilitate the effective provision of administrative, business and analytical services to the assigned organizational unit. Areas of responsibility may include budget development and administration, personnel, purchasing, management and operational analysis and the provision of office and related support. Supervision of professional and/or paraprofessional staff is also required. This class is distinguished from Financial Services Officer which has management level responsibilities in the specialized areas of budget development and integration, contracts and grants administration, revenue projection and enhancement and financial analysis, with general Administrative Services being of a secondary nature. It is further distinguished from Administrative/Financial Services Manager, which, as a second-level manager, directs and oversees both administrative and financial services staff and activities at an agency level or for a large county department with complex, multiple funding sources and contracting and reporting activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER
Equivalent to three years of full-time experience at the level of Administrative Specialist II, Financial Services Specialist II, or higher class in the administrative series.
Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management & Supervision Certificate Program” may be substituted for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience for the internal patterns.
OR
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, or a field related to the work.
(Additional professional or paraprofessional Administrative Services experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)
AND
Experience:
Equivalent to three years of full-time professional-level experience in independently planning, organizing and conducting complex studies and providing administrative or management services at a level equivalent to or higher than the County class of Administrative Specialist II, preferably in a public agency setting. This experience must have included at least one year of supervising the work of others.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
Equivalent to three years of full-time experience at the level of Administrative Specialist II, Financial Services Specialist II, or higher class in the administrative series.
Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management & Supervision Certificate Program” may be substituted for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience for the internal patterns.
OR
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, or a field related to the work.
(Additional professional or paraprofessional Administrative Services experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)
AND
Experience:
Equivalent to three years of full-time professional-level experience in independently planning, organizing and conducting complex studies and providing administrative or management services at a level equivalent to or higher than the County class of Administrative Specialist II, preferably in a public agency setting. This experience must have included at least one year of supervising the work of others.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Licenses:
Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.
Knowledge of:
- Management principles and practices, including work planning, employee supervision and business management.
- Principles of public administration.
- Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation.
- Computer applications and hardware and software related to the work.
- Public personnel, purchasing and contract administration practices.
- Budgetary and financial recordkeeping techniques.
- Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Ability to:
- Serve effectively as a member of a departmental management team.
- Manage a variety of administrative functions, including personnel, purchasing and budgetary and related business activities.
- Plan, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
- Plan and conduct complex administrative and operational studies.
- Research, compile and summarize varied information, evaluate alternatives and each sound conclusions.
- Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations and procedures.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures, policies and other written materials.
- Represent the department and the County in meetings with others.
- Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
- Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Licenses:
Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
- Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Group Auto/Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union
- Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
THE VACANCY: The Alameda County Community Development Agency is a dynamic and diverse agency which includes a broad range of departments such as Planning, Housing and Community Development, Healthy Homes/Lead Poisoning Prevention, Economic and Civic Development, Agriculture/Weights and Measures, Bonds and Finance, and Administration/Operations, which includes Information Technology. This position will manage staff in the Administration/Operations Department of the Community Development Agency performing human resource, accounts payable, facilities management, and other administrative functions that support the day-to-day operations of the Community Development Agency and its departments.
TO APPLY: Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda County application to Donna Eoff at donna.eoff@acgov.org. Please be in contact if you have any questions.
You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.
Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
