County of San Joaquin
Business Analyst I
County of San Joaquin, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Approximate Salary
$5,114.73 - $6,216.99/monthOpening Date
4/8/2024 08:00:00 AMClosing Date
4/19/2024 11:59:00 PMEmployment Type
Full-TimeIntroduction
This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Probation Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.The San Joaquin County Probation Department, as an integral part of the Justice System, provides safe custodial care for juveniles and upholds public safety by providing prevention, investigation, and supervision services for offenders. We are committed to excellence, professionalism, and integrity as we serve our community.One of Probation's primary goals is to provide evidence-based interventions to our clients to assist them in adopting prosocial behaviors, resulting in reduced recidivism, thereby increasing public safety and reducing victimization. San Joaquin County Probation has a shared set of values. We value excellence, importance of the individual, team concept, ethical conduct, professionalism, importance of community and a safe and healthy environment.This position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit and will receive salary increases based on the following schedule for a total of 12% through July 2025:Effective July 2024 - 4% Cost of Living Adjustment increaseEffective July 2025 - 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increaseOffers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation.NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Learns to identify, collect, and analyze business cycle information, including key performance indicators, in order to conduct process improvement activities; using data analysis tools and system queries, learns to correctly select, analyze and interpret business data and identify business trends.Learns to conduct detailed analytic and data-based studies of departmental business functionality, including financial, program, and/or operational activities; using explanatory and predictive modeling methods, learns to develop business scenarios, options, priorities and alternatives and prepare cost and revenue projections.Prepares analytical reports outlining study findings as well as process improvement solutions and analyses; learns to develop cost allocations and indirect cost rate proposals based on third-party payer and/or other requirements.Learns to design and develop solution testing plans, strategies and quality management tools; reviews solution defects and makes strategy adjustments as needed.Learns to provide business process subject matter expertise for, and coordination of, information technology projects; helps define business process needs and serves as a liaison to information technology staff regarding the development, modification, and/or maintenance of automated systems.Helps monitor and maintain the quality and integrity of data stored in and/or processed through core business applications and databases; maintains data tables and references; downloads/uploads data sets; identifies opportunities for improving databases, data sets, and reports utilized by the department and recommends changes as appropriate.Defines and conducts best practice studies by researching other departments and/or agencies; responds to a variety of information requests from both inside and outside the department.Analyzes and interprets existing, new and proposed legislation for cost and program impacts; develops and prepares impact projections.Prepares and presents a variety of financial, statistical, and narrative documents, including charts, tables, and other visual data tools; prepares and answers correspondence and questionnaires; makes graphic and oral presentations to individuals and groups.Assists in the development of capital and operational budgets by analyzing budget variances, providing explanations as to why they occurred, and providing recommendations as needed.Develops and recommends policy statements for management approval.Confers with representatives of other agencies or departments; coordinates projects; serves as liaison between departments.May supervise clerical or technical employees if assigned as an ancillary, but not preponderant, duty.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business analytics, computer science, mathematics, finance, business or public administration, or a closely-related field.Substitution:
Current standing as a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) from the International Institute of Business Analysis may substitute for the above-required education.KNOWLEDGE
Basic principles and practices of business analysis including planning and monitoring, elicitation, requirements management and communication, enterprise analysis, requirements analysis, and solution assessment and validation; basic theories, principles, and methods related to the business intelligence life cycle including the identification of key performance indicators, predictive modeling, and data mining; quantitative data analytics techniques and procedures associated with research, collection, compilation, statistical evaluation, and modeling of data; laws and regulations pertaining to area of assignment; computer software tools used for the storage, management, manipulation, analysis and reporting of large quantities of data; typical spreadsheet and relational database programs and analysis tools; basic principles of information technology; principles and methods of communicating information through written and oral reports and presentations.ABILITY
Learn to identify key business performance data and indicators, based on departmental goals and objectives; build and conduct relational database queries using standard software tools; analyze business data in order to identify trends, resolve problems, and recommend potential areas of process improvement; participate in the development and maintenance of departmental data systems and structures; learn to lead and/or coordinate projects; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility -
ability to frequently sit for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
Dexterity
- sufficient to frequently operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, and write and take notes.
Lifting
: ability to occasionally lift papers, files, and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Visual
- ability to frequently read computer screens and do close-up work.
Hearing/Talking -
ability to hear normal speech, hear on the telephone, talk in person, and talk on the telephone.
Emotional/Psychological Factors -
ability to frequently make decisions and concentrate, and to occasionally make public contact and work overtime if needed.San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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$5,114.73 - $6,216.99/monthOpening Date
4/8/2024 08:00:00 AMClosing Date
4/19/2024 11:59:00 PMEmployment Type
Full-TimeIntroduction
This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Probation Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.The San Joaquin County Probation Department, as an integral part of the Justice System, provides safe custodial care for juveniles and upholds public safety by providing prevention, investigation, and supervision services for offenders. We are committed to excellence, professionalism, and integrity as we serve our community.One of Probation's primary goals is to provide evidence-based interventions to our clients to assist them in adopting prosocial behaviors, resulting in reduced recidivism, thereby increasing public safety and reducing victimization. San Joaquin County Probation has a shared set of values. We value excellence, importance of the individual, team concept, ethical conduct, professionalism, importance of community and a safe and healthy environment.This position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit and will receive salary increases based on the following schedule for a total of 12% through July 2025:Effective July 2024 - 4% Cost of Living Adjustment increaseEffective July 2025 - 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increaseOffers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation.NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Learns to identify, collect, and analyze business cycle information, including key performance indicators, in order to conduct process improvement activities; using data analysis tools and system queries, learns to correctly select, analyze and interpret business data and identify business trends.Learns to conduct detailed analytic and data-based studies of departmental business functionality, including financial, program, and/or operational activities; using explanatory and predictive modeling methods, learns to develop business scenarios, options, priorities and alternatives and prepare cost and revenue projections.Prepares analytical reports outlining study findings as well as process improvement solutions and analyses; learns to develop cost allocations and indirect cost rate proposals based on third-party payer and/or other requirements.Learns to design and develop solution testing plans, strategies and quality management tools; reviews solution defects and makes strategy adjustments as needed.Learns to provide business process subject matter expertise for, and coordination of, information technology projects; helps define business process needs and serves as a liaison to information technology staff regarding the development, modification, and/or maintenance of automated systems.Helps monitor and maintain the quality and integrity of data stored in and/or processed through core business applications and databases; maintains data tables and references; downloads/uploads data sets; identifies opportunities for improving databases, data sets, and reports utilized by the department and recommends changes as appropriate.Defines and conducts best practice studies by researching other departments and/or agencies; responds to a variety of information requests from both inside and outside the department.Analyzes and interprets existing, new and proposed legislation for cost and program impacts; develops and prepares impact projections.Prepares and presents a variety of financial, statistical, and narrative documents, including charts, tables, and other visual data tools; prepares and answers correspondence and questionnaires; makes graphic and oral presentations to individuals and groups.Assists in the development of capital and operational budgets by analyzing budget variances, providing explanations as to why they occurred, and providing recommendations as needed.Develops and recommends policy statements for management approval.Confers with representatives of other agencies or departments; coordinates projects; serves as liaison between departments.May supervise clerical or technical employees if assigned as an ancillary, but not preponderant, duty.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business analytics, computer science, mathematics, finance, business or public administration, or a closely-related field.Substitution:
Current standing as a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) from the International Institute of Business Analysis may substitute for the above-required education.KNOWLEDGE
Basic principles and practices of business analysis including planning and monitoring, elicitation, requirements management and communication, enterprise analysis, requirements analysis, and solution assessment and validation; basic theories, principles, and methods related to the business intelligence life cycle including the identification of key performance indicators, predictive modeling, and data mining; quantitative data analytics techniques and procedures associated with research, collection, compilation, statistical evaluation, and modeling of data; laws and regulations pertaining to area of assignment; computer software tools used for the storage, management, manipulation, analysis and reporting of large quantities of data; typical spreadsheet and relational database programs and analysis tools; basic principles of information technology; principles and methods of communicating information through written and oral reports and presentations.ABILITY
Learn to identify key business performance data and indicators, based on departmental goals and objectives; build and conduct relational database queries using standard software tools; analyze business data in order to identify trends, resolve problems, and recommend potential areas of process improvement; participate in the development and maintenance of departmental data systems and structures; learn to lead and/or coordinate projects; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility -
ability to frequently sit for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
Dexterity
- sufficient to frequently operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, and write and take notes.
Lifting
: ability to occasionally lift papers, files, and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Visual
- ability to frequently read computer screens and do close-up work.
Hearing/Talking -
ability to hear normal speech, hear on the telephone, talk in person, and talk on the telephone.
Emotional/Psychological Factors -
ability to frequently make decisions and concentrate, and to occasionally make public contact and work overtime if needed.San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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