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Description
The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Business Analyst in the District Attorney's Office. Under general direction, ensures a department’s technical needs are met by analyzing and documenting business processes and providing related application configuration and support; concentrates on the technical needs of the business and the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of various solutions using a combination of business and technical knowledge; utilizes computer analytics and data mining strategies to provide valuable and accurate trends that lead to system optimization and strategically guided decision making; and performs related work as assigned.
This is a stand-alone exempt classification.
Examples of Duties:
- Consult with department management to identify, define, and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, and input and output requirements; participate in discussions of departmental goals and objectives with executive management.
- Evaluate existing County business process models to identify potential areas for automation and streamlining.
- Seek ways to continuously improve the policies, procedures, and standards to enhance the delivery and security of County services.
- Plan, organize, and conduct research, analytical, and evaluation studies of department operations, functionality, and management systems; collect, tabulate and analyze a wide variety of data to determine trends, cycles, and underlying factors.
- Design and develop solution testing plans, strategies and quality management tools to ensure appropriate results prior to final implementation; review solution defects and make strategy adjustments as needed; plan implementation timeline.
- Prepare complex analytical reports outlining study findings as well as process improvement solutions and analyses; prepare charts, graphs, tables, and other visual tools to summarize results; make graphic and oral presentations to individuals and groups.
- Design complex data tools and system queries; develop intermediate/advanced queries, macros and applications. Examples may include MySQL and SQL queries .NET application development as required, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macro and application development within Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Design, implement, and maintain system set-up tables and parameters to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements; interpret and analyze new or updated regulations to identify needed system changes.
- Utilize advanced spreadsheet functionality, business intelligence, and other data analysis platforms to generate reports and dashboards for both internal management use and external transparency efforts. Examples may include Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and innovative professional with a strong blend of technical and business acumen. They possess the ability to understand and document complex business processes while identifying and implementing efficient technical solutions. They are skilled in the use of various data management and analysis tools, such as SQL, Excel, and data visualization software, to ensure that data is both accurate and effectively communicated to stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and three years of programming, software engineer or applications analysis experience, with the type of business application and computer environment used by the hiring department.
Candidates with strong experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply.
Preferred: In addition to the minimum, additional years of experience as defined above.
Licenses and Certification: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
Work Environment: Generally a typical office environment. May be required to travel to various worksites or locations within the County. Occasionally may be required to travel for meetings or conferences outside normal business hours. System resolution may create non-standard work hours.
Benefits
SALARY RANGE: $7,046 - $7,751 / Month (DOE)
MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link.
RETIREMENT MISCELLAENOUS:
Classic = 2% @ 55 New = 2% @ 62
RETIREMENT SAFETY:
Classic = 2% @ 50 New = 2.7% @ 57
For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program
MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program.
STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: Employees in this group do NOT participate in SDI.
DISABILITY INSURANCE: The County provides a self-funded disability insurance in-lieu of SDI. Disability rates are paid at 75% of salary up to the current maximum weekly rate established by the State SDI program for up to a maximum of 90 days while on leave for a limited or total disability.
MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and select General Resources.
DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits.
*Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage.
LIFE INSURANCE: The County provides a $50,000 life insurance policy to employees in this unit. An additional $50,000 in coverage is funded by the employee's contribution to the STD program. A total of $100,000 in coverage. Employees may purchase supplemental coverage for themselves and dependents.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member.
DEFERRED COMP: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available.
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION 401(A) PLAN: The County will provide a deferred compensation plan match to Unrepresented Safety Management employees within the Sheriff's Department and the Probation Department with open 457 deferred compensation accounts, after the completion of 2 years of service.
UNION AFFILIATION: None
For Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Non-Represented Management Bargaining Unit, please reference this benefits summary.
Special Instructions
Final Filing Deadline: Application review will occur on an on-going basis.
APPLICATION SCREENING:
An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.
TO APPLY:
ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire (if applicable).
OR
HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire (delete if not applicable), by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.
All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily so as not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers: Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us.
Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.
(Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx)
Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline:
- Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy)
- Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts
- Copies of Related Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
- Interview Screening
- Qualifications Appraisal Panels
- Department Interviews
(Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 – 12 weeks for successful candidates).
INTERVIEW SCREENING:
Interview screening is an extension of the application process. Used as a secondary method of screening large applicant pools.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL PANEL:
This is an oral examination process. Applicants who successfully completed the screening processes and meet the minimum qualifications for the position may be invited to participate in a qualifications appraisal panel. The process consists of three or four panel members along with a subject matter expert who will ask individuals questions related to the essential functions and/or attributes required for the position.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If special accommodation is required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained at Reasonable Accommodation Form or by contacting Human Resources at 530-749-7860.
VETERAN’S CREDIT:
All applicants who have successfully completed the application/selection procedures and examination process may be eligible for veteran’s credit. Applicants must have served on active duty for a period of not less than 90 days in the armed forces in time of war or national emergency, or in time of peace in a campaign or expedition for service in which a medal has been authorized by the government of the United States and who has been discharged or released under honorable conditions, and widows of such persons shall be allowed credit. Military Records Form DD214 must be submitted for further review and determination of appropriate credits.
WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES:
When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST:
An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview.
DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW:
The hiring department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense.