Policy & Financial Analyst

Help us promote healthy, safe and stable lives!

The Department of Health & Social Services Core Values:

• Diversity: We respect and value cross –culturalism creating an environment that is inclusive for all. 
• Respect: We treat people with care and courtesy. 
  
• Integrity: We do what we say will. 
  
• Fairness: We are consistent and unbiased in decisions. 
  
• Transparency: We communicate the how and why. 
  
• Equity: We ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities. 
  Responsiveness: We react quickly and positively.
  

To learn more about the Department of Health & Social Services, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/hss/default.asp

The Policy & Financial Analyst resides within the Health & Social Services Department (HSS) in the Administration Division. For FY2018/19 HSS has over 1,290 employees working in 22 offices throughout Solano County and is organized by seven program service areas.

The current vacancy is responsible for overseeing the HSS general accounting functions including accounts payable, purchasing, inventory management, and fiscal disbursements. This position is also responsible for developing and monitoring the HSS Administration Division budget and supervises professional and technical staff.

This position is an “at-will” senior management position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Four years of professional level public sector administrative experience involving fiscal, operational and/or policy analysis, which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities; AND

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics or a related social science field is required. A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field is highly desirable.

To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15951  

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2019 calendar year is $1,498.09 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 15 days per year for the first 10 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave is granted.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years. Employees may receive credit for prior years of service employed with California cities, counties, joint power authorities, and other special districts as approved by the Director of Human Resources and the County Administrator.

To review benefits for a regular position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18189

1/18/19 – Deadline to submit application and required documents. 

Week of 1/21/19 – Tentative week for scoring supplemental questions.

Week of 2/04/19 – Tentative week for oral board exam for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. 

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. 

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: https://jobapscloud.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or transcripts - official or unofficial (verifying the student, institution, date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to the contingent job offer.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Policy & Financial Analyst) and the recruitment number (19-107250-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C. 

Background Checks: The County may conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class

Selectees for appointment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with mandatory child and elder abuse reporting, drug free workforce, and confidentiality.

Independent Travel:  Incumbents are required to travel independently, for example, to perform work at other work sites, to attend meetings with other County employees, etc.

Hours of Work:  Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.