Fiscal Analyst II

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final date to receive applications:
January 15, 2026, @ 3:00 PM

Department Selection Interviews (Tentative):
January 26, 2025

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FISCAL ANALYST II

The Fiscal Analyst II performs a variety of technical work for the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (Authority) involving review and analysis of division and consolidated Authority budgets, programs, systems and procedures, data management, reconciliation of accounts, program review and assessment, grant reporting and compliance, review, and oversight of payroll processing activities; may administer small programs, performs other duties as assigned.

Positions in this class are assigned difficult and complex assignments in management and budget analysis requiring a high degree of knowledge of Authority administrative and budgetary policies, practices, and techniques. Assignments are usually received with general guidelines requiring incumbents to act with considerable independence. This class is distinguished from Administrative Analyst I in that the latter performs analytical administrative work of average scope and responsibility under continuing supervision.

This is the journey-level class in the series. Incumbents serve a one-year probationary period.

The Fiscal Analyst II receives supervision from a Division Chief or designee, exercises no official supervision, and provides training and direction to lower-level support staff.

• Actively promote the Authority’s focus on effective and respectful communications to build better work relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Provide technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods; interpret and explain rules and regulations; answer questions and resolve problems or complaints.
• Develop and prepare high-quality, well‑written, and logical communications, and provide well‑considered, engaging, and responsive presentations as requested.
• Support the development and implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan by participating in multi‑disciplinary division meetings to set and accomplish strategic objectives and goals.
• Perform accurate and effective research and analysis of assigned projects, systems, and programs. Make recommendations for improvement based on the results of analysis.
• Complete work activities consistent with Authority policies and procedure, and applicable laws, codes, statutes, and regulations.
• Collect, assemble, analyze, and interpret data relating to departmental and inter‑departmental operations, including policies, functions, organizational structures, forms and procedures, work output and workload, space and physical layouts, and effectiveness of equipment; prepare accompanying narrative and statistical reports.
• Review federal and state grant programs and coordinating applications for such grants. Represent the Authority at boards, councils, before government agencies, and community groups.
• Prepare a variety of statistical, fiscal, payroll, personnel, and related reports; complete and process technical documents related to the work of the department; ensure that documents are complete, accurate, and in compliance with program and departmental policies and procedures; enter data into systems, researches and corrects discrepancies.
• Maintain and monitor department, division, or program/project expenses and budget variances; prepare schedules to track and forecast expenditures and revenues against budget; monitor expenses and grants relative to the department budget; compile department or unit budget figures, monitor funds, and expenses, reconcile accounts, and create supportive schedules and lists to support budget or audit preparation.
• Carry out administrative procedures, develop and maintain tracking and reconciliation schedules, forms, and documents; interface with other Authority staff and outside agencies in obtaining information.
• Develop and recommend the adoption of improved management and operational practices through research and analysis.
• Prepares narrative and statistical reports in various…