Program/Financial Specialist
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Job Location:
Hayward, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT.
THIS IS A REOPENING OF AN EXISTING EXAMINATION.If you have previously applied or started an application for the Program/Financial Specialist Exam #read this entire bulletin.
PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST IONE BELL ATTO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU.
Supplemental Questionnaire:A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnairesmustbe in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.
Applications and supplemental questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.
DESCRIPTION
THE DEPARTMENTS:
The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of 2400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Services are provided through four departments: Administration and Finance Adult and Aging Services Children and Family Services and Workforce and Benefits Administration. To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency please visit the website at.
The Alameda County Health Department has a vacancy within the Public Health Department Administrative Services provides a broad spectrum of administrative and financial services for Department operations in an efficient effective manner in a fast-paced environment. Administrative Services maintains the fiscal integrity of the Department and assures all Alameda County policies and procedures are adhered to. Administrative Services also registers all births and deaths that occur in the County. Major unit within the division include General Services Budgets and Contracts Grant Claims Accounting and Finance Administration which provide support to department programs. Vital Registration and Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program units provide services directly to the public. To learn more about the Alameda County Public Health Department please visit the website atAlameda County Public Health Department()
THE POSITION:
For a full description of the duties please see the jobdescriptionHERE.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Theideal candidatewill havedemonstrated experience in the following:
- Self- directed problem solvingwith the ability to provide program planning program monitoring policy and procedure development technical assistance grant and financial assistance with a high standard for quality.
- Developing and maintaining effective work relationships with program managers community-based organizations contract service providers and internal staff for the purpose of consulting and providing technical guidance on various programs grants funding sources and also obtain needed information.
- Utilizing economic financial market and industry data to understand and drive programs policies and procedures.
- Communicating effectively both verbally and in writingwith program managers community-based organizations contract service providers and staff.
- Identifying and understanding complex problems and concepts applying logical thinking and quantitative methods to gathering and analyzing information making decisions and exercising good judgment based upon available data.
- Consistently maintaining effectiveness even when experiencing changes in work responsibilities priorities and deadlines and takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; champions program/practice changes instituted by upper management as well as a willingness to identify issues and address them proactively and collaboratively.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously while providing status updates on projects upon request.
- Savvy use of information systems with the ability to create and monitor financial reports and spreadsheets.
- Delivering clear and concise presentations and training sessions suited to the diverse audiences in a variety of contexts.
- Interpreting and applying complex regulations in the administration of programs.
THEVACANCIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university 180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration a social science or a field related to the program area to which assigned.
(Additional experience as outlined below may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)
AND
Experience:
The equivalent to three years of full-time professional-level or supervisory work in the direct delivery of services to clients or the oversight of such services in the program area to which assigned one year of which must have included program planning and evaluation or in program administration grants management or similar financial services.
(Possession of a Masters degree in business public administration social science or a related field to the program area to which assigned from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required experience.)
Licenses:
Specified positions may require possession of a valid California drivers license.
Specified positions may also require licensure or certification in the programmatic area to which assigned.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Principles practices funding sources and administrative requirements in the program area to which assigned.
Principles and practices of program planning and evaluation.
Principles and practices of direct client service delivery.
Practices and techniques of programmatic analysis and report preparation.
Computer applications related to the work.
Office administrative practices and procedures including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations.
Budgetary financial record-keeping and auditing techniques.
Basic general administrative support practices including business management.
Basic principles and practices of contract and grant administration.
Ability to:
Plan monitor and evaluate program and service delivery effectiveness in the programmatic area to which assigned.
Identify administrative financial and operational problems investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
Provide general financial and administrative services to the program and/or unit to which assigned.
Interpret explain and apply complex regulations policies and procedures.
Prepare clear accurate and effective reports correspondence policies informational brochures and other written materials.
Represent the department and the County in meetings with others and make effective presentations to diverse groups.
Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Maintain accurate records and files.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSISTOF the following steps:
1) A review of applicants applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Thosecandidates whopossess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2) A review of candidates Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.
3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website AND SELECTION PLAN The County will inform applicants via email and with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process that will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Exam Opening Tuesday September 9 2025 Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Tuesday September 30 2025 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Friday October 10 2025 Review of Applications to determine Best Qualified: Monday October 27 2025 Virtual Recorded Civil Service Oral Examination: Week of November 10 2025 Notification of Results: By week of December 1 2025 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda Countys Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcementbefore the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures please visit our website:HRS (). Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being For your Financial Future For your Work/Life Balance *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Notices will be sent from. Please add@and as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.BENEFITS
Conclusion
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxare routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Ione BellHuman Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
; Email:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Just east of San Francisco Bay lies Alameda county. The county, which is governed by a five-member board of supervisors, includes the major cities of Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro, and Livermore. Fifty county departments handle services like behavioral health care, emergency medical, ... View more
