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Request to adopt the amended classification specifications of Staff Analyst (Entry), Staff Analyst and Staff Analyst (Senior)
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HUMAN RESOURCES' RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Human Resources (Human Resources) recommends the Civil Service Commission to adopt the amendments to the classification specifications of Staff Analyst (Entry), Staff Analyst and Staff Analyst (Senior).
SUMMARY:
The Staff Analyst series is a County-wide classification responsible for performing a variety of professional level financial management roles to include preparing, reviewing, analyzing, auditing and monitoring budgets, expenditures, grants, and contracts; and conducts analytical studies involving the operations, programs and services of the department served to develop and/or improve systems and procedures and to recommend and implement solutions. Incumbents of the Staff Analyst series also perform analytical studies of the programs and services of the department. The classification specifications of Staff Analyst (Entry) and Staff Analyst (Senior) were first established in December 2000 and the classification of Staff Analyst, was established in May 2000; and last revised in March 2006. A class study was conducted of the incumbents in classes in the Staff Analyst series with an emphasis on updating the minimum qualifications, particularly the education and experience requirements. Further, the study provided information to update the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to assist in the examination process, as well as the improve the ability to attract applicants.
DISCUSSION:
The classification specifications of Staff Analyst (Entry) and Staff Analyst (Senior) were first established in December 2000 and the classification of Staff Analyst, was established in May 2000; and last revised in March 2006. Of concern to the County was ensuring the classifications properly addressed the duties appropriate for each position, as well as improving the readability of...
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