Administrative Analyst I​/II - Sheriff's Office

Administrative Analyst I/II - Sheriff's Office

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office – Grants Division is responsible for securing grant funding to support the operational and programmatic needs of the Sheriff’s Office and its service divisions. The Grants Division operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and must remain responsive to the evolving needs of grantors, external agencies, county departments, and internal stakeholders.

• Plan and organize administrative studies related to departmental activities or operations.
• Determine analytical techniques and information-gathering processes, obtaining required data.
• Analyze alternatives and make recommendations regarding organizational structure, budget development, staffing, facilities, cost analysis, productivity, policy or procedure modifications.
• Conduct special projects and studies related to departmental functions.
• Discuss findings with management and prepare reports of study conclusions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental or division goals and objectives.
• Possibly be accountable for assembling information and presenting it to the media.
• Possibly assist in developing and administering specified portions of the annual budget, including gathering information and monitoring expenditures.
• Coordinate activities with other departments, depending upon the nature of the project.
• Consult with representatives of other governmental agencies, business, professional and citizens’ groups, vendors and the public.
• Provide liaison and staff support to a variety of committees and commissions.
• Provide technical assistance to others on administrative and analytical matters.
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Possibly be responsible for the development, implementation and/or administration of a specified program area.

• Principles, practices and methods of administrative, budgetary and organizational analysis.
• Business computer user applications, particularly as related to budgetary and statistical analysis.
• Financial/statistical/comparative analysis techniques and formulae.
• Public administration principles and practices.
• Basic budgetary principles and practices.
• Basic organization functions and operations of a public agency.

• Analyzing administrative, operational and organizational problems, evaluating alternatives and reaching sound conclusions.
• Collecting, evaluating and interpreting varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form.
• Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Preparing clear, concise and complete reports and other written materials.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Specified positions may require a valid California driver’s license.

• Administrative Analyst I: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a related field.
• Administrative Analyst II: In addition to the above, two years of professional level experience in administrative, management, public information systems, operations, budgetary or similar analyses as a level equivalent to the County's class of Administrative Analyst I.

• Medical Examination: A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
• Other Examinations:
  Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.
• Licenses:
  Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Probationary Period:
  Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period, normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year.

The county 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.