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THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 2026 SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED FINAL FILING DATE: JUNE 25, 2026, AT 5:00 PM SALARY INFORMATION $5,287 - $6,748 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $30.50 - $38.93 APPROXIMATE HOURLY* This position is in the United Public Employees of California - General bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with the community to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of Shasta County residents. HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and a centralized Administration Services. HHSA promotes optimal health for all.

The frail, the abused, the mentally ill, and those without resources look to HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. The Administration Services Branch includes the HHSA Director's office, Contracts, Asset Management, Fiscal, Financial Audits and Control, Medical Billing, Payroll, Community Relations and Education, Staff Development, Internal Accountability, Compliance, and Performance, Privacy and Security, Safety, Technology, and Administrative Hearings and Civil Rights. Each of these groups support the branches to help them achieve their goals.

ABOUT THE POSITION Under general direction, plans, directs, evaluates, and participates in the work of administrative and technical support staff responsible for data collection and analysis, policy recommendations, and special projects of a major work unit; performs complex administrative and technical work for the department; and performs other work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced working and lead-level class in the Agency Staff Services Analyst series. Employees in this class have responsibility for staff support, which may consist of a variety of general administrative, data analysis, program analysis, fiscal, staff development, and/or information processing.

Incumbents have lead or limited supervisory responsibility in addition to Agency Staff Services Analyst duties. The Senior Staff Analyst is distinguished from the Agency Staff Services Analyst II in that incumbents in the latter class work do not lead or supervise technical staff or other analysts. This class differs from the Manager in that the Senior Staff Analyst provides direction or limited supervision to the staff in the unit, while the Manager has responsibility for the management of a major division or unit of the department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have experience extracting large amounts of data and organizing it into a readable format as well as the ability to manage projects with competing priorities involving multiple customers simultaneously. The candidate will also have experience reading, researching, and interpreting complex rules and regulations and have data analysis and evaluation experience; the ability to present findings in a manner that is understandable to a broad audience and be skilled at interacting with diverse groups with varied information needs and levels of understanding. Experience using Microsoft Access and SQL would be beneficial.

This position will not be taking on any supervisory duties. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Leads or supervises assigned staff and participates in the work of a unit of professional, technical, and clerical support staff engaged in the review and analysis of departmental policies, operations, and procedures; in the preparation and monitoring of contracts executed by the department; and in the preparation of major departmental reports. Assigns, coordinates, schedules, and reviews the work of subordinate staff members; makes recommendations regarding the hiring and disciplining of staff.

Gathers, studies data, and makes recommendations regarding department operations; reviews and analyzes organizational studies, policies and procedures, budgetary requirements, personnel management practices, and other aspects of agency operations; prepares reports with recommendations and alternatives. Reviews and analyzes legislation, state regulations and procedures to determine impact on departmental operations; makes recommendations for necessary actions. As directed, represents the department in meetings with personnel from other agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following: Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public and business administration; principles and practices of assigned areas of specialization including administration, fiscal, staff development, information processing, and/or program analysis; knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision; considerable working knowledge of departmental relationships; program goals, requirements, and operations; and community assets and needs. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and review the work assigned to staff in the unit; select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline subordinate staff; analyze problems, select alternatives, project consequence of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of departmental objectives; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to assigned area of responsibility; collect, interpret, and evaluate narrative and statistical data pertaining to policy, fiscal and management matters; provide verbal and written technical directions to others; communicate effectively in writing and orally in order to prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted through the course of work; operate a personal computer, including word processing, statistical analysis, spreadsheet, database, graphics presentation, and electronic file transfer software packages; maintain confidentiality, prioritize work independently, manage personal stress, accept increasing responsibility; and actively promote the mission of the department to which assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

EITHER One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to an Agency Staff Services Analyst II with Shasta County. OR Two (2) years of experience performing a broad range of analytical and/or administrative duties in the areas of general administration, personnel, fiscal, staff development, policy analysis, or information processing, including the preparation of recommendations and reports AND equivalent to graduation from college. Supervisory experience or experience providing program management recommendations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's license. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application. Do you have one (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to an Agency Staff Services Analyst II with Shasta County. If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties.

If "No," type N/A. Do you have two (2) years of experience performing a broad range of analytical and/or administrative duties in the areas of general administration, personnel, fiscal, staff development, policy analysis, or information processing, including the preparation of recommendations and reports. If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties.

If "No," type N/A. Do you possess a degree from an accredited college or university. If "Yes," please indicate the type of degree you received and the college you received it from.

If "No," type "N/A." Do you have supervisory experience or experience providing program management recommendations. If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A

Please describe any experience you have with database management systems including Microsoft Access and SQL. If none, please type "N/A." Please describe your experience using Excel for data analysis. If none, please type "N/A." Please describe your experience collecting data, analyzing, and presenting your findings

If none, please type "N/A." I acknowledge this position may require a valid California driver's license. Yes / No PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.

Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position. As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints).

An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position.

The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. Shasta County participates in E-Verify.

For more information visit DOJ Right to Work Poster. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer. In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California - General Unit. Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62.

An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of their pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at Shasta County Employee Benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only

To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., June 25, 2026. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application

It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as "Refer to resume and/or cover letter," or "See attached resume and/or cover letter." The application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted

This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination.

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