FRESNO COUNTY PERSONNEL SERVICES
Staff Analyst I (Extra-Help)
Recruitment #10-2291-0023
Salary: $20.68 per hour
Date Opened:   3/12/2010 4:00:00 PM
Filing Deadline:   3/22/2010 4:00:00 PM
Job Type:   Open
Analyst:   Lori Urrea
INTRODUCTION
WRITTEN EXAMINATION SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010
The Department of Social Services has extra-help employment opportunities available for qualified individuals interested in utilizing their analytical skills as a Staff Analyst I. Staff Analysts perform a variety of assignments involving research, analysis, planning, evaluation and administrative duties. Assignments may be directed toward accomplishing either specific programs or broad objectives of County operations.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS –
Knowledge of:
·    Principles of public administration, budgeting, organization and management.
·    Current issues affecting the community and County government.
·    Practices and techniques of administrative and statistical analysis and report presentation.
·    Effective customer service principles and practices.
·    Intermediate math including basic algebra.
The skills/abilities to:
·    Research, gather and analyze data, and make recommendations on complex issues, proposals and projects.
·    Read, analyze, and interpret applicable codes, ordinances, laws and legislation.
·    Interpret and/or develop rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
·    Prepare clear and concise comprehensive reports, summaries, abstracts, correspondence and other documentation.
·    Effectively communicate complex information orally and in writing.
·    Effectively manage multiple work assignments, set priorities and meet established deadlines.
·    Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels as well as with other agencies and the public.
·    Display and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, accountability, initiative, creativity and sound judgment.
SAMPLES OF DUTIES:
·    Confers with County management; gathers and analyzes information relative to present conditions.
·    Performs research and conducts studies to determine needs.
·    Evaluates alternative policies and makes recommendations toward establishment of a comprehensive policies plan.
·    Administers programs as assigned.
·    Evaluates effectiveness of programs and recommends modifications.
·    Prepares reports, correspondence and statistical materials.
MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.
Substitution: Four years of budgetary or office management experience, hospital or health-care administration, planning, engineering, or architectural related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license. License number and expiration date must be listed on the application or it will not be accepted.
Note: This recruitment is for an extra-help position. Employee benefits such as health insurance and paid holidays are not available to extra-help employees. Extra-help employees do not hold permanent status and serve at the will of the department.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
1. Completed Fresno County Application
2. Current Resume
All required application materials must be received (online, by mail or in office) by the deadline. Applications received via e-mail or fax will not be accepted.
HOW TO APPLY:
Online: www.jobaps.com/fresno (Open job information flyer and follow the "how to apply online" instructions).
You may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to www.jobaps.com/fresno and clicking on the “Closed Jobs Status Board” link.
By mail or in office:   Personnel Services
Fresno County Plaza
2220 Tulare Street, 14th Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
SELECTION PROCESS:
Written Examination (weighted100%). A written exam is scheduled for Thursday, April 1, 2010. It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify Personnel Services at (559) 488-3364 if notification has not been received by Friday, March 26, 2010.
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to an additional 12 months) and certified in final rank order.
Note: The current vacancies exists in the Department of Social Services; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help positions in other County departments as they become available.
Should you feel you need special accommodations for this examination due to a qualifying disability, please contact Personnel Services at (559) 488-3364 at least 5 days prior to your examination.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER