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Introduction

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.\r\nReinstatement: \r\nPursuant 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. \r\n\r\nTransfer: \r\nYou 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. \r\n\r\nVoluntary Demotion: \r\nYou 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.\r\n

DESCRIPTION

\r\n \r\nTHE AGENCY\r\n\r\n\r\nAlameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Alameda County Health and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents.Alameda County Healthcurrently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents. \r\n\r\n\r\nTHE POSITION\r\n\r\nUnder direction, to provide consultative, complex professional financial services to various departments and agencies; to assist with financial strategic planning and analysis and the enhancement of revenues; to supervise the work of a small support staff; to conduct a variety of financial, administrative and operational studies and inquiries; and to do related work as required. \r\n\r\n\r\nDISTINGUISHING FEATURES \r\n\r\nThis a high-level technical specialist class which requires an advanced degree of specialized programmatic knowledge in addition to a sound financial services base of knowledge and experience. Responsibilities may include overseeing the functions of a small support staff. Although the work is diverse, all positions are typically characterized by all of the following elements: \r\n\r\n Serving as the primary technical liaison for a department or agency with the State or other funding sources; \r\n Providing technical coordination for internal staff; \r\n Having significant technical input into revenue and financial strategic planning processes; and \r\n Acting as a departmental technical expert for management in areas related to financial services, contracting and grants management. \r\n\r\nThis class is distinguished from Supervising Financial Services Specialist, which provides supervision for financial, administrative and/or operational support staff through subordinate supervisory staff.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I \r\nExperience: \r\n\r\nThe equivalent of two years of full-time experience at a level of or higher than the class Financial Specialist II in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts). \r\n\r\nCompletion of the Alameda County Management Academy "Management & Supervision Certificate Program" may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience. \r\n\r\n\r\nOR II \r\nEducation: \r\n\r\nThe 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, economics, financial planning or a field related to the work, AND \r\n\r\n(Additional professional or paraprofessional financial planning and support experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) \r\n\r\nExperience: \r\n\r\nThe equivalent to two years of full-time, professional-level experience in financial planning and analysis, budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration and/or grants management at a level equivalent to the Alameda County classified service class of Financial Services Specialist II. \r\n\r\nLicense: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. \r\n\r\nNOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. \r\n

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. \r\n\r\nKnowledge of: \r\n\r\n Financial planning, rate setting and revenue enhancement principles and strategies. \r\n Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration. \r\n Principles and practices of contract and grant administration. \r\n Financial record-keeping and auditing practices. \r\n Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation. \r\n Computer applications related to the work, such as word processing, databases and spreadsheets. \r\n Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. \r\n Basic supervisory principles and practices. \r\n\r\nAbility to: \r\n\r\n Plan and conduct complex financial, revenue and strategic planning analyses. \r\n Provide sound technical advice on financial matters to departmental management. \r\n Conduct and coordinate financial audits. \r\n Monitor legislative and regulation changes and recommend operational and procedural changes as required. \r\n Develop, coordinate and administer complex multiple budgets with multiple funding sources. \r\n Monitor fiscal transactions and audit fiscal records and documentation. \r\n Plan, direct and review the work of others and train others in work procedures. \r\n Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations and procedures. \r\n Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials. \r\n Represent the department and the County in meetings with others. \r\n Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. \r\n Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. \r\n Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

The 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 employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:\r\nFor your Health & Well-Being\r\n\r\n Medical - HMO & PPO Plans\r\n Dental - HMO & PPO Plans\r\n Vision or Vision Reimbursement\r\n Share the Savings\r\n Basic Life Insurance\r\n Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)\r\n Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance\r\n County Allowance Credit\r\n Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance\r\n Short-Term Disability Insurance\r\n Long-Term Disability Insurance\r\n Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services\r\n Employee Assistance Program\r\n\r\nFor your Financial Future\r\n\r\n Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)\r\n Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)\r\n\r\nFor your Work/Life Balance\r\n\r\n 12 paid holidays\r\n Floating Holidays\r\n Vacation and sick leave accrual\r\n Vacation purchase program\r\n Management Paid Leave**\r\n Catastrophic Sick Leave\r\n Pet Insurance\r\n Commuter Benefits Program\r\n Guaranteed Ride Home\r\n Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)\r\n Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)\r\n Child Care Resources\r\n 1stUnited Credit Union\r\n\r\n*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.\r\n**Employees in management-designated classifications may be entitled to management paid leave. Refer to the applicable MOU or Salary Ordinance for more information.\r\n\r\n

Conclusion

TO APPLY:\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease submit a PDF of your updated Alameda Countyapplication to Alex Martinat Alexander.Martin@acgov.org. Please be in contact if you have any questions.\r\n\r\nYou are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.\r\n\r\nAlameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer\r\n\r\n