Senior Watershed Programs Analyst

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The Riverside County Flood Control Water Conservation District has an opportunity for a Senior Watershed Programs Analyst in the Watershed Protection Division and located in Riverside.

The Senior Watershed Programs Analyst is the working title for the classification of Senior Administrative Analyst.

The Senior Administrative Services Analyst is the lead level classification in the Administrative Services Analyst series and reports to an administrative manager level position. The incumbent will exercise a high degree of independent judgement and provide fiscal and program oversight support to Watershed Protection Division's Engineering Project and Environmental Program Managers. Completion of complex assignments will require in-depth administrative knowledge and proficiency.

The position does not require oversight of a unit of staff but instead provides a unique administrative skill set to Watershed Protection Division. The Senior Administrative Services Analyst plans and coordinates a variety of complex administrative services related to budget development and expenditures analysis, consultant services procurement and utilization support and supervision of intergovernmental cost sharing agreements and the District's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Benefit Assessment. Incumbents are required to prepare and analyze a variety of statistical reports and data to support program decision making. The incumbent will perform duties with a strong customer service ethic and a high level of independence and discretion.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life, and property from damage within its boundaries.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Review and examine on-going expenditures related to operations, approved budgeted items, staffing, and contracts; ensure expenditures comply with budgeted plan.

• Conduct and participate in financial and productivity audits; analyze productivity data; ensure departments are in compliance within requirements.

• Prepare a variety of complex financial reports; write justifications for proposed budget adjustments, request for qualifications, request for proposals, and Form 11s for approval.

• Develop staffing guidelines to monitor human capital; ensure appropriate funding is available for labor allocation.

• Compile and create highly complex statistical reports to ensure operation activities meet departmental requirements of programs or projects.

• Develop contract monitoring tools; evaluate and monitor contractor's performance; evaluate grant requirements.

• Analyze and write contracts; negotiate terms, conditions and prices of contracts; review cost comparisons from vendors; monitor expenditures of contracts.

• Perform costs and benefits studies to provide recommendations to management staff.

• Review and keep current with legislation to determine effect on departmental operations and programs.

• Identify operational problems and formulate appropriate solution under little direction.

• Collaborate with other divisions and units for departmental-wide projects.

• Evaluate procedures and policies of programs.

• May provide guidance, training and review the work of subordinate clerical staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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. (Additional 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.)

***A copy of your degree or transcripts MUST be uploaded with your application if using educational units to qualify, please see "Supplemental Information" below for guidelines***

Experience:Oneyear of professional journey level experience in an administrative or staff capacity, which included responsibility for budget and expenditure analysis, contract monitoring or organizational analysis.

Other Requirements:

License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of employment.

Knowledge of: Principles of administration, organization and management to analyze operations, services and programs; budgetary and contract monitoring.

Ability to: (1) Review and examine on-going program expenditures related to operations, approved budgeted items, staffing, and contracts and ensure expenditures conform with approved budgets; (2) Prepare a variety of complex financial and program performance reports; (3) Prepare justifications for budget adjustments, requests for qualifications/proposals, and Form 11s for approval; (4) Develop consultant services contract monitoring tools and critically evaluate and monitor consultant services providers' performance; (5) Analyze and prepare contracts, negotiate terms, conditions and prices of contracts, review cost comparisons from vendors, and monitor contract expenditures; (6) Perform cost and benefits studies and develop recommendations for management staff; (7) Identify operational concerns and prepare recommendations to management staff; (8) Maintain accurate records and preparing clear and concise reports; (9) Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; (10) Make sound judgments within established practices, procedures and guidelines, and (11) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other District divisions, staff of consultant services providers and others encountered in the course of work and establish and maintain effective relationships with city and county program partners.

Competitive Candidates will Possess:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible administrative and fiscal oversight experience gained in a in a program delivery oriented environment with multiple internal and external program partners.

Ability to: Critically evaluate regulatory requirements and assist in the development of projects and programs required for compliance; Compile and create highly complex statistical reports, including innovative graphical presentations, to help ensure activities and expenditures are meeting District and regulatory requirements; Prepare and deliver presentations and reports on aspects of program administration and project delivery to a variety of audiences including technical advisory committees, and deliver a strong customer service ethic and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ).

Reasonable Accommodations - The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .

What's Next? This recruitment is open to all candidates.

Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

General Information

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alyssa Wallace at alyssawallace@rivco.org

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GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
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  CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

  Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

  Note:

  This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
  Option 2.

  If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
  DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

  VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

  0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

  4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

  10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

  Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

  SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

  HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

  BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

  BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

  DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

  POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

  OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.