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Nevada County Chief Fiscal/Administrative Officer in Nevada City, California
Chief Fiscal/Administrative Officer
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Chief Fiscal/Administrative Officer
Salary
$120,367.56 - $146,944.08 Annually
Location
Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2024-0095
Department
Health and Human Services Agency Administration
Opening Date
06/14/2024
Closing Date
7/1/2024 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JULY 15
Nevada County is seeking a Chief Fiscal/Administrative Officer (CFAO) to support its Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA). This is a senior executive position where individuals, under general direction, plan, organize and supervise the Administrative functions of HHSA and support the HHSA Director in agency-wide initiatives.
Primary duties include:
Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to various administrative and fiscal problems.
Review and analyze applicable state and federal legislation for Agency impact.
Coordinate the preparation and presentation of fiscal forecasting, quarterly budget updates, and the annual budget for the Agency Departments.
Manage grant reporting and auditing requirements of various funding sources.
Review and approve financial adjustments, journal entries, purchases, and contracts.
Manage special projects and initiatives, conduct research, prepare reports of findings and recommendations (often through teams, sometimes individually).
Attend various Board, Commission, Committee and other governmental and professional association meetings. Review fiscal/administrative impacts of agenda items for the Board of Supervisors.
Coordinate HHSA’s work to advance Board of Supervisors and Agency priorities and initiatives.
Develop time and cost studies of departmental operations and recommend changes to promote more efficient production.
Confer with representatives of other agencies on administrative services.
Represent the Agency on various County workgroups specific to administrative functions.
Directly Manage the HHSA Administration Division, which includes approximately 30 full-time staff.
The CFAO position is critical to the success of the County's Health & Human Services Agency whose mission is to protect lives, promote health and wellness, and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge and experience with grants, is a collaborative leader and excellent communicator, has a track record of successful project management, and wants to have a positive impact in the community.
This position is crafted for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree with major course work in business, accounting, or a related field plus three years of administrative and fiscal management experience at the level of an Administrative Services Officer with the County of Nevada. Alternately, candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of responsible experience in fiscal and administrative management at a level comparable to Administrative Services Officer with the County of Nevada will also qualify.
The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package for our regular staff members. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and excellent dental and vision plans, our staff enjoys a full range of other benefits including complementary and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and Roth options, and a tuition reimbursement program. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education.
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and visible communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and balanced.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform important job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Want to learn more? Review the job description here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1064166?keywords=fiscal&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Select HMO
Anthem Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
High School or GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Please let us know the major subject area of your college education.
Economics
Public Administration
Business Administration
Accounting
Related Field
Not Applicable-No Degree
03
If you selected "Related Field", please explain.
04
Which of the following best describes your years of experience in a role performing administrative and fiscal management responsibilities comparable to Nevada County's classification of Administrative Services Officer?
None
Less than 3 years
3 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 10 years
10 or more years
05
How would you describe your financial expertise? What experience do you have with accounts receivable, accounts payable, creating budgets, and financial software?
06
Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.
07
The HHSA CFAO will work on a variety of assignments that will include overseeing and coordinating the work of a team as they research, monitor and review accounting and financial/economic information to make budget, and financial recommendations. Please tell us about a time when you've conducted or coordinated such research and provided such recommendations.
08
Please describe the elements of a successful team, and how you contribute to the successes of teams in various roles.
09
What tools or methods of communication do you use to explain complex fiscal problems to the general public?
10
This position manages a team of subject matter experts for each HHSA Department. Please tell us about your approach to managing such a team where you may not know as much as those you supervise about a given topic.
11
Are you retired from a CalPERS agency (CalPERS annuitant)? Due to CalPERS restrictions, annuitants are not eligible for this position.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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