Temporary Administrative Services Analyst I/II (Finance)

The County of Riverside's Temporary Assignment Program seeks a Temporary Administrative Services Analyst I/II to support the Department of Public Social Services located in Riverside.

The department desires candidates who exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills, are adept at conducting standardized research studies, and are proficient in collecting, tracking, and providing technical data related to operational policies and processes.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.

The Administrative Services Analyst I is distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst II by the latter's performance of complex and difficult assignments requiring a lesser degree of review and a higher level of independence.

Meet the Team! The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) provides services and assistance to protect and empower vulnerable people in our community. Services include temporary financial assistance, employment services and nutrition benefits for qualified families and individuals. The department also offers low-income individuals and families to health care coverage and provides protective services for children and adults at risk of abuse and neglect.

Click HERE to see the benefits of the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP)EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES (MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
(Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ANALYST I

• Conduct studies of operational, service and programmatic activities including workflow, organizational structure, operating procedures, space utilization, facilities management, equipment usage, and staffing patterns; develop reports and recommendations for appropriate action based on the analysis of collected data.

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and performs cost/benefit analysis of specific programs; review financial data on an on-going basis to ensure conformance with established guidelines.

• Monitor adherence to contract terms.

• Develop written procedures to clarify or describe standard practices; design or improve forms to expedite procedures; coordinate the publication and dissemination of procedures; review present and pending legislation to determine effect on departmental operations and programs.

• May assist in the preparation of grant applications; participate in various meetings and present and/or gathers data to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions; prepare a variety of records, reports, and correspondence.

• May direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of routine tasks.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ANALYST II

• Plan, coordinate and conduct studies of administrative, operational facilities management activities including fiscal operations, budget preparation and control, equipment usage, staffing patterns, workflow and space utilization.

• Develop reports and recommendations for appropriate action based on the analysis of gathered data.

• Prepare or assist in the preparation and/or review of budgets by analyzing need for budget items requested to determine whether or not items are justifiable, based on program objectives and priorities; review financial data on an on-going basis to ensure conformance with established guidelines; examine and make recommendations for the transfer of funds.

• Recommend and establish contract forms and procedures; monitor adherence to contract terms.

• Research availability and applicability of grant funding; research methods necessary for specific grant proposals; recommend and monitor procedures for grant implementation.

• Upon request, develop and recommend policies and procedures; develop written procedures to clarify or describe standard practices; design or improve forms to expedite procedures.

• Coordinate the publication and dissemination of procedures; review present and pending legislation to determine effect on departmental operations and programs.

• Participate in various meetings and present and/or gather data to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions.

• May direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of standard tasks.ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ANALYST I

$27.38 per hour.

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

OPTION II

Experience: Four years of paraprofessional experience in an administrative capacity.

OPTION III

Experience: One year as an Administrative Services Assistant with the County of Riverside.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ANALYST II

$33.25 per hour.

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Administrative, paraprofessional or technical experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: One year of professional experience in an administrative capacity.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Administrative paraprofessional, or technical experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: Two years of paraprofessional or technical experience in an administrative capacity.

OPTION III

Experience: One year as an Administrative Services Analyst I with the County of Riverside.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Principles of administration, organization and management necessary to analyze and evaluate operations, services and programs; principles and practices of fiscal management and/or budgetary control; grantsmanship; basic elements of supervision; and/or contract monitoring.

Ability to: Collect and evaluate data; draw conclusions and formulate recommendations and project consequences of recommendations; monitor expenditures and maintain fiscal control; develop and write grant applications; interpret legislative and administrative mandates and regulations; plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clerical or technical staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively in written and verbal formFor specific questions regarding this position, please contact Sharlah Harvey at sharvey@rivco.org.