Financial Office Professional Senior
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$ 76516 - 93042
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Description
** Notice of Change This recruitment will now be open on a continuous basis with first considerations beginning on Wednesday March 5th.
Financial Office Professional Senior: $76516.96 $93042.56 Annually; plus bilingual allowance when applicable. Benefits Info: For additional information click HERE
Financial Office Professional Senior Restricted: $77153.44 $93760.16 Annually; plus bilingual allowance when applicable. These positions are regularly privy to the decisions or recommendations of County management affecting employeremployee relations. These employees are in the confidentialunrepresented bargaining unit. Benefits Info: For additional information click HERE
Note: Applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
We are accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill current and future vacancies in multiple locations within the County (Santa Barbara Santa Maria Lompoc etc. for fulltime and parttime positions. This job classification may be utilized by 15 departments within the County of Santa Barbara. Please make sure you select on your application which location(s) and department(s) you are willing to accept current and future employment. If you are interested in working with the Sheriffs Office or Probation Department you will need to select All Locations on the agencywide and supplemental question.
For additional information about our County Departments please visit this link: Ideal Candidate will possess:- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong time management skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Ability to prioritize and complete timesensitive tasks
- Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel Word etc.
- Ability to work well independently and as a team player
- Selfmotivation and overall a positive attitude
- Ability to complete work accurately and pay attention to details
Examples of Duties
- Performs difficult financial/accounting record keeping general clerical and other related tasks in an assigned work area.
- Applies an indepth or broad understanding of technical or specialized program information regulations procedures and/or operations associated with difficult fiscal record keeping and clerical work related to an assigned accounting budget or financial management support function.
- Applies an understanding of the fundamentals of general governmental and cost accounting; Santa Barbara accounting principles and practices; doubleentry accounting; Santa Barbara County accounting policies codes regulations and procedures; chart of accounts; and financial/accounting computer systems.
- Audits figures postings and documents for correct entry mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
- Applies knowledge of the basic concepts and practices of internal controls fraud prevention measures and fiduciary responsibility.
- Uses cost accounting principles including cost centers setting rates and restricted funds.
- Applies basic understanding of governmental accounting concepts including GAAP and GASB.
Supervision and Leadership(For supervisory assignments only)
- Supervises trains coaches and monitors the work of assigned staff.
- Plans organizes and assigns work.
- Motivates remediates performance problems and performs the full range of performance management functions.
For additional competency requirements and the full classification specification click HERE.
Employment Standards
- Three years of Financial Office Professional or financial clerical experience two of which were at the FOP II or journeylevel; or the equivalent; AND
- Mastery of the following jobrelated FOP I II and Senior competencies are required upon entry to this class for successful performance of essential function and for demonstration of the Countys ACE (accountability customerfocus and efficiency) values.
Additional Requirements for Supervisory Assignments:
Incumbents must complete the preassignment component of the Santa Barbara County Operational Leadership Development Program before beginning a supervisory assignment and must complete the postassignment component within six months of assignment.
Some positions MAY require the following Additional Qualifications:- Possession of a valid and appropriate California Drivers License.
- Perform shift and weekend work.
- The ability to read write and/or converse fluently in English and Spanish may be preferred. If you indicated on your application that you are bilingual Human Resources will place you on the employment list for a job requiring bilingual skills. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency your name may be withheld from future certifications in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.
- Some departments will require employees to wear a uniform.
Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Process:
- Review Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications) based on information provided on their application. All applicants who meet the employment standards will advance to the online Microsoft Excel skills assessment.
- Microsoft Excel Skills Assessment (Online): Candidates will be required to successfully complete and pass the Microsoft Excel skill assessment. Candidates will be notified by email with instructions on obtaining and completing the assessment. If you are recommended based on your results of the assessment you will advance to the next step of the selection process.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s) rank on the employment list and exact duration of the employment list.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
The Santa Barbara County Health Department requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a highrisk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements based on the specific program will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Child Support Services Probation Department and Sheriffs Office conduct a background investigation. Current or excessive use of sale of serious criminal history or deception relating to employment history may bar employment. Other departments may require an extended background check including credit history; this is at the discretion of each department.
The following process is only used for the Sheriffs Office and Probation Department:- Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Once candidates are placed on the employment list the Human Resources Department will email candidates a notice regarding completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).
Candidates who pass a PHQ and are in the top certified group will have their applications sent to the hiring department for consideration. Candidates who advance in the selection process will advance to the next step in the selection process and attend a selection interview with the hiring manager(s). Candidate(s) selected for a position will advance to the background process which includes the following:
- Polygraph Examination:measures the accuracy of information disclosed on the PHQ and during the background investigation.
- Background Investigation:includes an interview and indepth background investigation of arrest records personal military credit and employment history; inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of and intoxicants; are honest; and a safe driver.
- Live Scan:Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check which includes a conviction history check and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee may be subject to a postoffer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a oneyear probationary period.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by emailduring each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded tocheck spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Processsteps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Statement of CommitmentThe County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a meritbased selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Continuous first considerations 3/5/2025; postmarks not accepted.Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day .
Leza Patatanian Talent Acquisition Analyst II
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
