Administrative Analyst I​/II - Sheriff's Office

Administrative Analyst I/II - Sheriff's Office

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. Team members are expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and uphold the Sheriff's Office mission and vision through their work, interactions, and overall performance.

This position requires strong organizational skills, effective time management, consistent follow-through, and the ability to respond promptly to shifting priorities and deadlines. Successful candidates must be able to work both independently and collaboratively within a close-knit team, exercising initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.

This position is represented by the AFSCME bargaining unit.

Under general supervision, performs responsible administrative, organizational, systems, budgetary, statistical, public information and community liaison work and other analyses and staff support related to department, division, or County-wide activities and functions; makes recommendations for action and assists in policy and procedure development and implementation; performs related work as assigned.

Plans and organizes administrative studies relating to the activities or operations of the departments or functional areas to which assigned. Determines analytical techniques and information-gathering processes and obtains required information and data for analysis. Analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as organizational structure, budget development and administration, staffing, facilities, equipment, cost analysis, productivity, policy or procedure modifications, etc. Conducts a variety of special projects and studies related to the functions of the department or functional area to which assigned.

Discusses findings with management and prepares reports of study conclusions. Assists in the development and implementation of department or division goals and objectives. May be accountable for assembling information and presenting it to the media. May assist in developing and administering specified portions of the annual budget, including gathering information and monitoring expenditures. Coordinates activities with those of other departments, depending upon the nature of the project to which assigned.

Confers with representatives of other governmental agencies, business, professional and citizens' groups, vendors and the public. Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of committees and commissions. Provides technical assistance to others on administrative and analytical matters. Prepares technical reports, correspondence and other written materials. May be responsible for the development, implementation and/or administration of a specified program area.

Knowledge of:
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.

Skill in:
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.

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