Senior Administrative Analyst

Salary : $88,046.40 - $107,036.80 Annually
Location : Ukiah, CA
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Job Number: 26.216
Department: Executive Office
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


The Position
The current vacancy is in Ukiah, CA. At-Will position; exempt from Civil Service.
Under supervision performs a variety of difficult and complex professional administrative and analytical functions involved in the review and analysis of departmental budgets, programs, systems and procedures; maintains close liaison with County departments and agencies.
Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform administrative and management duties including budget, organizational, staffing, systems, policy, management, procedural and legislative analysis.
• Develop, present and implement plans, programs and recommendations for the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Officer, County departments, advisory committees and commissions as well as agencies independent of the County; may serve as staff for various boards, commissions and committees.
• Conduct investigations, special studies and make recommendations on the problems and operating procedures, practices and policies connected with County government; review and prepare policies and procedures with countywide impact; advise departmental administrator regarding County policies and procedures.
• Perform budget analysis by reviewing budget requests of assigned departments and adjustments considering departmental and countywide implications of such budget actions and confer with departmental staff regarding fiscal alternatives.
• Collect, assemble and analyze data, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations and prepare reports relating to departmental and inter-departmental operations, including policies, procedures, organizational structure and workload statistics; assist in or coordinate implementation of recommendations after approval.
• Respond to inquiries on policy and procedure from departments, other governmental agencies and the public.
  Assist departments in the establishment of standard management procedures.
• Evaluate priority of assignments and projects to ensure follow up and completion through workload planning and scheduling.
• Research laws and other regulatory requirements governing governmental operations.
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, spreadsheets and graphics using automated techniques for the Board of Supervisors and the Chief Executive Officer; make oral presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other boards, commissions and committees.
• Act as the County's representative and liaison with various federal, state and local public agencies and with business, professional and community organizations.
• Assist in the preparation of capital improvement programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include academic coursework in public administration accounting, management, statistics or a related field; and three years of related and comparable experience conducting analysis, developing reports and recommendations, and/or managing projects related to general administration, accounting, budget or personnel work. Experience working in a public agency, an advanced degree in a related field, and lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of :

• Government operations and organization.
• Modern principles, practices and trends in Public Administration.
• Applicable laws, ordinances and legislation.
• Administrative and evaluative survey principles and techniques.
• Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Budgetary principles and practices.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as basic knowledge of computer/VDT and other general office equipment.
• External governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.

Skill in:

• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Analyzing and resolving administrative situations and problems.
• Interpreting applicable legislation and litigation.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
• Understanding, interpreting and communicating complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Using a computer terminal to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information, operating complex computer programs.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
• Operating and routine maintenance of general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, telephone systems, etc.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Read and interpret documents.
• Identify, define and analyze administrative, operational and programmatic problems and develop recommendations.
• Present appropriate facts and recommendations in written and oral form.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other departments and agencies, boards and commissions, public officials, community groups and others contacted in the course of work.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to: stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information
Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference "see résumé" will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted by the final filing date will be reviewed with those judged most qualified progressing further in the selection process; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, a Qualifications Appraisal may be administered.
Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.
Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation
• Right to Work

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.


SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.


MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
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LABOR CONTRACTS
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Describe your experience with governmental accounting, budgeting, and account analysis. Please be detailed in your response.
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