About the Department

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County Website

General Statement of Duties

Under direction, to plan, organize, evaluate, and participate in the work of administrative, eligibility, employment, and technical support staff responsible for major department organizational units; to analyze and interpret legislation, laws, and regulations, determining their impact on department services and functions; to develop and conduct staff training regarding service and compliance issues; to perform complex administrative and technical work for the department; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a specialized Staff Analyst classification for positions which have responsibility for program coordination or development and support services in a department/division or organizational unit. Incumbents have responsibilities for supervising and coordinating assigned work areas and staff, analysis and assessment of the impact of legislation and regulations on department programs and services.

Reports to
Designated departmental administrator depending on assigned department.

Classifications Supervised
Varies based on Department, Division, Unit or Program.

Position Duties

Examples of Duties

Plans, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff engaged in the review and analysis of department operations, policies, and procedures; provides project guidance and oversight for assigned personnel; analyzes the impact of legislation, rules, and regulations of department functions and services; conducts individual and group conferences to discuss or interpret rules, regulations, and policies; determines the need for staff training on program and regulation implementation; prepares and implements training programs on the impacts and compliance with rules and regulations; prepares and monitors contracts executed by the department; prepares major department reports such as the comprehensive annual plan; gathers and analyzes data regarding department services and operations; develops recommendations on department policies, procedures, and operations; performs special studies and research projects; represents the department at meetings; confers with department management regarding policies, procedures, staffing, and equipment needs.

Knowledge of:

General principles of public administration.
Principles and practices of assigned areas of specialization including legislation and regulation analysis and staff development and training.
Public program goals, requirements, and operations.
Policies, procedures, and programs of the assigned County department.
In-depth and interactive interviewing and information gathering techniques.
Research and information gathering methods and procedures.
Computer methods, software, and systems used in public service program administration.
Principles, techniques and practices of project planning, development, and coordination and staff development.

Skills Desired:

Perform a variety of legislative, regulation, and administrative analysis work.
Provide direction and coordination for assigned staff.
Evaluate information and develop recommendations regarding department policies and staff development requirements.
Prepare and implement staff development and training programs.
Interpret, explain, and apply a variety of federal, state and county public assistance policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
Collect, interpret, and evaluate narrative and statistical data.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing including the preparation of clear and concise records and reports.
Effectively communicate with people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Explain complex regulations and programs in an easily understandable manner.
Effectively represent the assigned department in answering questions, responding to inquiries, providing assistance, and dealing with concerns from the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

One (1) year of experience in a position requiring analysis of legislation and regulations and preparation of training and staff development plans.
AND
Education equivalent to graduation from college in public administration or business administration, or a closely related field. (Supervisory or analyst experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.)

Special Requirements:
None

Other Qualifications

Typical Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, FAX, and other related peripheral equipment such as printers and scanners.

Typical Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment. Continuous contact with staff and the public.

Benefits

: NOTE:
Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.
Siskiyou County Labor Contract- OESC Management unit

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

SISKIYOU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Siskiyou County Personnel
1312 Fairlane Rd., Suite 1
Yreka CA 96097

(530) 842-8005

Comments, please email: [email protected]

Agency Information

Employer: County of Siskiyou
Address: 1312 FAIRLANE ROAD, SUITE 1

Yreka, California, 96097
Phone: (530) 842-8005
Website: http://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us