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DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Health and Human Services Director or designee, this position initiates, organizes, directs, and coordinates the design and development of fiscal oversight and special operations programs that have department-wide impact including, but not limited to, full-scope financial functions (e.g. budgets, accounts payable and receivable, payroll) program integrity and quality assurance, innovations and grant management, and program analysis; ensures efficient and effective operations with appropriate internal controls; and guarantees fiscal and programmatic fidelity in the provision of service delivery across Health and Human Service programs. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class is defined as the highest-level management class in a division within a large department

Incumbents work under the policy level direction of a department head and perform all responsibilities with a high level of independence and initiative. This class is designated at-will and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Incumbents are responsible for overseeing and managing the fiscal, administrative, and program integrity functions of a large and complex department.

The fiscal responsibilities overseen include areas such as budget preparation and monitoring, fiscal and program analysis, financial reporting, department level accounting functions, payroll, etc. Administrative support responsibilities overseen include areas such as contracts, grant preparation and monitoring, program integrity and quality assurance, program development, strategic planning, and other general management support to the department. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification.

Incumbents may not perform all of the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address temporary or permanent changes in business needs and/or practices. Through HHS Director, recommends policies to, and carries out policies of the Inyo County Board of Supervisors. Plans, organizes and directs the financial and program integrity operations of the Health and Human Services Department.

Provides direction and supervision to fiscal staff, working with lead managers to establish priorities; plans, schedules, and assigns work; instructs and trains in correct County finance and reporting methods and procedures; monitors work; and reviews and evaluates employee performance. Oversees HHS budget preparation including reviewing preliminary department budgets and compiling combined budget. Reviews and monitors adherence to budgets.

Directs, coordinates, and monitors the development of the Department's special operations programs, including development of plans, priorities, policies and procedures, reporting, and evaluation criteria; ensures department-wide program and outcomes monitoring; ensures state and federal guidelines are followed as it relates to grant and contract management; takes a lead role in community coordination related to assigned special program operations; assigns work activities to staff, projects and teams; performs critical and sensitive professional representation, facilitation, and negotiation tasks; monitors and evaluates work in progress and at completion to ensure compliance with program/project criteria. Provides leadership to and participates in a variety of committees and task forces within and outside of the Health and Human Services Department in response to identified needs, special assignments, enhanced communications, and the overall and on-going commitment to team management and the provision of quality client services. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Path 1: One (1) year full-time experience as a Senior Management Analyst with a Public Agency with direct responsibility for fiscal operations. OR Path 2: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, management, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of professional experience in fiscal oversight, financial management, or a related field, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

OR Path 3: Completion of 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university, with coursework in public administration, business, finance, accounting, or a related field. At least three (3) years of progressively responsible management or senior supervisory level experience in the oversight of fiscal programs, auditing, program integrity or administrative functions. OR Path 4: High school graduation or equivalent.

At least four (4) years of full-time professional experience in a management or senior supervisory role within a public agency, with direct responsibility for fiscal administration, financial operations, or program integrity. AND Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: Required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. The following generally describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, budgeting and accounting, public administration, computerized financial information management, economic and social trend forecasting and analysis, special requirements pertaining to accounting for and investment of government funds, government auditing procedures, and the relevant federal and state laws, County ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures. Principles and practices of equitable and trauma-informed public service delivery. Program development, administration, and service delivery related to programs in the area(s) of responsibility, including but not limited to program and contract monitoring, program analysis, program development, outcomes tracking and evaluation.

Federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of health and human services agencies. Principles of public administration, including intergovernmental relationships affecting delivery of public services. Current management and leadership theories, techniques, and applications to ensure that strategies employed in the supervision and oversight of staff are effective and appropriate.

Planning and scheduling techniques to ensure that timelines and schedules are established appropriately, modified as needed, and adhered to. SKILL/ABILITY TO: On a continuous basis, analyze programmatic and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; understand applicable laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem-solve department/division related issues; remember various rules; explain and interpret policy. Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate the activities of multi-disciplinary management, professional, technical, and clerical staff involved in complex and comprehensive program delivery; consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations; be tactful, compassionate, sensitive and treat others with respect.

Develop and implement department/division policies, procedures and systems. Interpret and apply County policies, procedures, rules and regulations in an effective manner. Build consensus through collaboration and cooperation with others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Successfully develop, control and monitor multiple programs and related expenditures within budgetary constraints. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project results of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate grammar and paragraph structure, and including proficient use of computers to produce written documents, regularly communicate via e-mail, and navigate the Internet.

Operate automated office equipment and systems used by the Department. Supervise, train, coach and evaluate assigned personnel. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Plan, organize, and schedule priorities for self and others in an effective and timely manner. Exercise good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions; perceive the implications of decisions; make effective and timely decisions. Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform required duties in a safe and effective manner for self and others.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties. Demonstrate reliable and consistent attendance to support continuity of service. WORKING CONDITIONS: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Environmental Conditions: Most assigned work is performed in an indoor environment with constant computer use and contact with people face-to-face and by various electronic means. Expect minimal noise from people and office machines.

Driving between worksites is required with limited transportation alternatives. Physical Demands: Frequency does not imply essentiality. Constant (>62% of typical day): Sitting, interpreting, reading, using a computer (mouse, keyboard, tablet, mobile, etc.), repeated hand movements that require dexterity and hand-eye coordination, reaching below the shoulder, handling (holding, light grasping), and lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying up to 10 pounds

Also, interacting / communicating face-to-face and by electronic means with the public, staff, and other stakeholders with tact and diplomacy using visual / auditory / speech acuity, with memory and recall, for accurate, timely, and courteous operations / communications / transfer of information. Frequent (31-62%): Bending and twisting of the neck and using the telephone. Occasional (7-31%): Standing and walking short distances, public speaking, operating office machines, bending and twisting at the waist, reaching above the shoulder, documenting, lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying 11-25 pounds, driving, climbing stairs, and squatting.

Infrequent (1-7%): Walking / standing on uneven and slippery surfaces, fine fingering (pinching, picking), exposure to seasonal extreme temperature, and exposure to dust / gas / fumes / chemicals. Never/Rare (<1%): Climbing ladders and working at heights, lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying more than 25 pounds, crawling, running, power grasping, exposure to excessive noise or vibration, kneeling, and operating hazardous machinery. SUPPLEMENTAL & AGENCY INFORMATION APPLICATION: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying.

You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See/Refer to resume" or "See attached".

IMPORTANT: If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application SELECTION: Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES: Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. WORK LOCATION: The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone)

All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.