Sonoma County Public Infrastructure · 1 day ago
Policy Analyst III
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$149K/yr - $149K/yr
3+ years expSonoma County Public Infrastructure is seeking a talented, analytical individual to join their team as a Policy Analyst III. This role involves developing new policies and programs, managing complex projects, and interpreting data to address operational, legislative, and community issues.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Acting as a lead on assigned policy development and other priority special projects
Managing contracts and consultants for specific projects and ensuring they are meeting objectives on schedule and monitoring and reporting progress
Proactively communicating about project statuses, managing project timelines and budgets, and resolving related issues
Writing comprehensive Board items and managing the item approval process
Supporting the County's emergency management needs during disaster response and recovery
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein
Normally, this would include academic course work in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, political science, economics, statistics, English composition, psychology, or a related field
Three years of related and comparable experience analysis and developing reports and recommendations related to general administration, accounting, budget, and/or personnel work
Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices relating to modern budget, programs and systems management
Considerable knowledge of the operations and functions of County government
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of research, report writing, and statistical analysis
Considerable knowledge of written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax, and English composition
Considerable knowledge of computer applications related to work including methods of graphic presentations
Working knowledge of group dynamics as it relates to public organizations
Working knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and performance management
Working knowledge of principles and practices of project management, modern office methods and procedures
Ability to plan and organize research and statistical work relating to the various aspects of administration, budget, and general management matters
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and ordinances, as well as federal, state, and local legislation
Ability to apply problem solving skills sufficient to reach appropriate solutions, take action, document, and complete work in a timely manner
Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of simultaneous work projects and priorities to meet timelines and commitments
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate effectiveness of assigned project(s)
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, and the public in carrying out sound management policies
Ability to perform data collection, interpretation, and evaluation pertaining to administrative, fiscal, and management matters
Ability to use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions and recommendations
Ability to persuade, rationalize, and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
Ability to analyze administrative problems, budget requests, and a variety of programs, systems and procedures
Preferred
Experience working in a public agency
An advanced degree in a related field
Lead or supervisory experience
Benefits
Hybrid Telework- A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment.
Salary Advancement- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
Paid Time Off- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
Staff Development/Wellness- Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation- 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
Paid Parental Leave- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
Student Loan Debt Relief– County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
Company
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure
The Department of Public Infrastructure is dedicated to planning, building, and maintaining the County’s investment in infrastructure through innovations in engineering that improve residents’ lives and enhance community well-being.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase