Salary : $2,672.00 - $3,428.80 Biweekly

Location : Eureka, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24-00118

Department: Public Works

Division: 320 - Roads-Administration/Business

Opening Date: 04/29/2024

Closing Date: 5/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

DEFINITION

BUSINESS MANAGER

Public Works

Under direction, performs complex fiscal, budgetary, and administrative analyses in support of activities and functions of a specified department; plans, coordinates and evaluates special projects; supervises the work of assigned staff; performs related work as assigned. This management class provides varied and complex fiscal and administrative support to a major County department. Duties vary depending on the department but responsibilities will include fiscal management, budget development, legislation analysis and implementation, grant and contract administration, and personnel activities. Incumbents have considerable latitude in decision-making and development and implementation of administrative policies and when representing the County in meetings with other agencies and community groups.

What You'll Do:

Directs and participates in the development and administration of department and/or division level budgets; directs and participates in the development of division level budgets; prepares budget appropriation transfers and supplemental budgets.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; provides technical assistance to managers regarding fiscal, administrative, personnel, information systems and related issues.
Develops, directs and participates in a wide variety of fiscal and administrative studies; establishes and implements appropriate reporting systems; determines methods and criteria for program evaluation.
Prepares and reviews complex and specialized budgetary, fiscal and other reports.
Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements a variety of projects and programs; gathers and analyzes information from community groups and other agencies.

This position follows a Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5pm, with a 1 (one) hour lunch schedule.

Where You'll Do It:
Humboldt County Public Works
1106 Second Street
Eureka, CA 95501

DEFINITION

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This management class provides varied and complex fiscal and administrative support to a major County department. Duties vary depending on the department but responsibilities will include fiscal management, budget development, legislation analysis and implementation, grant and contract administration, and personnel activities. Incumbents have considerable latitude in decision-making and development and implementation of administrative policies and when representing the County in meetings with other agencies and community groups.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
•Directs and participates in the development and administration of department and/or division level budgets; directs and participates in the development of division level budgets; prepares budget appropriation transfers and supplemental budgets.
•Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; provides technical assistance to managers regarding fiscal, administrative, personnel, information systems and related issues.
•Develops, directs and participates in a wide variety of fiscal and administrative studies; establishes and implements appropriate reporting systems; determines methods and criteria for program evaluation.
•Prepares and reviews complex and specialized budgetary, fiscal and other reports.
•Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements a variety of projects and programs; gathers and analyzes information from community groups and other agencies.
•Resolves or makes recommendations regarding a variety of problem situations; collects and analyzes information, evaluates alternative courses of action and makes recommendations regarding such areas as accounting systems, fiscal reporting, organizational structure, staffing, facilities, and equipment.
•Prepares requests for grant funds, monitors compliance with funding requirements, prepares periodic reports.
•May research and resolve computer system problems; evaluate system modifications and software and implements changes.
•Participates in the selection and supervision of staff and provides for their training and development.
•Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends disciplinary action and other personnel decisions.
•Analyzes new and proposed legislation, determines potential impacts on the department and recommends procedures for implementation.
•Oversees the maintenance of appropriate records.
•May direct and participate in conducting rate reviews and adjustments for labor, equipment and overhead; may oversee the review and adjustment of operating and fee schedules.
•Confers with representatives of other governmental agencies, community groups, boards and commissions, vendors, the public and others; may make presentations to County departments or to community groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Principles, practices, and terminology of governmental and fund accounting.
Principles, practices and methods of administrative and organizational analysis.
Public administration principles and practices. Principles of business data processing, particularly as related to fiscal management and statistical analysis.
Business letter writing, report preparation and the development of grant applications.
Basic record keeping principles and practices.
Applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, evaluation and training.

Skill in:

Analyzing complex budgetary, fiscal, administrative, and organizational problems, evaluating alternatives and reaching sound conclusions.
Collecting, evaluating and interpreting varied information and data.
Developing, organizing, coordinating and implementing varied projects.
Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Selecting, supervising and evaluating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
Analyzing and resolving moderately complex problems with automated information systems.
Preparing clear, concise and complete reports and other written materials and maintaining accurate records and files.
Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other Requirements:

Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.

Desirable Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:

Three years of responsible fiscal or administrative experience in the public sector, at least one year of which included supervisory responsibilities, and the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, public administration, or a closely related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMPLOYEE PERKS

For more information about County benefits, visit our benefits webpage:

For more details about employee perks, see our Employee Perks flyer:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to fill out the application?

You should allow 30 - 45 minutes to fill out your application.

Can I change my application after submitting it?

You may only submit one application per day.
You may submit an edited application after waiting at least one day from your initial submission.
Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will be archived.

How long until I hear back from you?

You can expect to hear back from Human Resources about 3 - 4 weeks after the closing date listed on the job posting.

How can I check for updates on my application?

You can log into your Government Jobs account and review current information regarding any application you have submitted.

Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview?

Yes, you will be informed if you are not selected for an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways - oftentimes, outside of formal institutions - and strives to take a holistic approach to in assessing an applicant's qualifications for a position.
If you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.

HOW TO APPLY
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications must be submitted online through the County's automated application system at no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by both Human Resources staff and may be screened by additional subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.
It is important that your application shows all the relevant experience and education you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

CalPERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM
Employees fall into one of the following tiers based on the date you first start working for the County or any other employer that uses CalPERS for retirement.

Tier I - Prior to 7/5/2012: 2.7% @ 55
Tier II - Post 7/6/2012: 2% @ 55
Tier III - Post 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62

If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you'd be in Tier III.

2% means that for every year you work for the County, you will receive 2% of your maximum annual pay rate for every year that you work for us (or other CalPERS employers) if you work the required minimum number of years (that's called vesting) and retire after the age following the @.
If you work 20 years and retire at 62 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2% or 40% of your maximum annual pay rate every year in retirement payments.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
The County runs its hiring on a set of rules to ensure that it is fair. Hiring and promotion are based on performance and having the best qualifications for the job. "Examination" doesn't always mean taking a test, sometimes it just means how we compare your application to others who have applied, and an "oral examination" means a scored and structured interview.

POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The County of Humboldt does not discriminate based on mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination to request an accommodation.
The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION
A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.

OTHER EXAMINATIONS
Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.

LICENSES
Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver's license.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
It is the County's intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment, you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.

01

This position requires driving on behalf of the County of Humboldt. Do you possess a current and valid U.S. driver's license?

02

Please indicate how many years of experience you possess in responsible fiscal or administrative experience in the public sector.

No experience
Less than 1 (one) year
1 - 2 years
2 - 3 years
More than 3 (three) years

03

Describe your experience performing duties related to the fiscal, financial and/or budgetary operations of a program or agency with multiple funding sources. Your response should include your primary responsibilities, your role in administering the program budget(s), and the size of the total budget.

04

Please indicate how many years of experience you possess of supervisory responsibilities.

No experience
Less than 1 (one) year
1 (one) or more years

05

Describe your experience supervising or providing work direction to other employees. Your answer should include your specific supervisory responsibilities (such as hiring, assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training, etc.) the job titles of the staff and the number of employees under your direction.

06

Any other coursework, training or experience you would like to add that directly relates to this position.

Required Question