Special Assistant Board of Supervisors - Sacramento, United States - Sacramento County, CA

Sacramento County, CA

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Sacramento, United States

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Description

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This is a limited continuous filing exam.

Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

5/21/24 and 6/4/24 (final cut-off)

Range A:
$6, $7,769.08 / month

Range B:
$6, $8,160.60 / month
Two salary levels are established for the class of Special Assistant, Board of Supervisors.

Initial appointments maybe made at either Range "A" or Range "B", whichever is deemed most appropriate by the appointing authority, based on the appointee's personal qualifications, level of independence/supervision under which the assigned duties are performed, and the relative difficulty of the duties of the position compared to those of the other positions in the class.

Under general direction, Special Assistant Board of Supervisors independently perform a variety of legislative and administrative duties and/or special projects and program assignments for a member of the Board of Supervisors.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of

Legislative processes and analysis with emphasis on local government
Principles and procedures of public administration, management, accounting, and budget preparation and control
Relationships among local, State and federal governments, public interest groups and private enterprise
Legislative processes of county, state and federal governments
Structures and functions of county governments
Methods and techniques involved in conducting studies of administrative and management practices, methods, and procedures; including statistical research methodologies
Interviewing and public speaking techniques
Contract negotiations, preparation and monitoring

Ability to

Research, analyze, and make recommendations on complex issues and administrative management and procedural practices
Read and interpret applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations and policies
Prepare logical and comprehensive reports, summaries, abstracts and other documentation
Present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically
Explain legal requirements accurately and tactfully, understanding constituents' perspective, concerns, and needs
Communicate clearly, confidently and persuasively to a variety of audiences from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
Work effectively in a crossfunctional team environment; respect multiple programmatic and functional perspectives
Build relationships, coalitions and alliances inside and outside of the department in order to achieve program goals and the Board's objectives
Use workpoint technologies, tools and equipment
Carry out written and oral directions; consistently follow through on own commitments and responsibilities
Prioritize workload to meet deadlines under changing conditions

Employment Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

One year of paid or volunteer experience performing administrative, public liaison and/or analytical duties for governmental/public agencies and/or community-based organizations which required knowledge and abilities in the areas of government legislative processes, local government functions, and/or media and public relations.

Governmental experience in administrative support services is preferable although experience in private enterprise may contain some of the necessary background.

Note:

If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.

Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Special Requirements

Driver's License:
Possessing a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required for some positions. Incumbents must possess the required license within 90 days of appointment.

Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate license may constitute cause for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the class under applicable Civil Service Rules.

Working Conditions:
Incumbents in this class may be required to work evenings and weekends.

Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is
six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information:

APPLICATION

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Inter-Office Mail Code:

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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
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Note:

Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.