Administrative Services Officer

Sutter County, CA

$85K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
  • 3 years of relevant experience in administrative management or operations.
  • Strong knowledge of management principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in developing and managing budgets, finance and accounting principles.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Directs overall business operations for assigned departments.
  • Manages fiscal operations, including budget preparation and monitoring.
  • Supervises billing activities and oversees department contracts.
  • Conducts time and cost studies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Interprets and implements fiscal and administrative regulations and guidelines.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance program.
  • Retirement benefits including pension plans.
  • Paid holidays and vacation leave.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work hours and potential remote work options.
Full Job Description
Salary : $85,550.40 - $115,481.60 Annually
Location : Yuba City, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Division: Admin - Development Services
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB SUMMARY
Development Services is seeking an Administrative Services Officer to join their team!

Under general direction, an Administrative Services Officer organizes, plans, and manages the administrative operations of a county department, including personnel, fiscal and general business activities.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
  1. Directs general business operations of assigned department(s).
  2. Directs computer operations for all programs.
  3. Directs the fiscal operations of assigned department(s); prepares department budget; assists in monitoring current budget, and manages grants and contracts. Prepares grant applications, cost reports and fiscal analysis of funding program.
  4. Manages billing activities; administers department contracts; oversees purchasing and claims.
  5. Performs time studies, cost studies, and other studies of unit operations; makes or recommends changes to promote more efficient production.
  6. Supervises and evaluates assigned non-clinical staff handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  7. Interprets and implements fiscal/administrative laws, regulations and guidelines.
  8. Researches, recommends and prepares administrative policies and procedures and safety policies and procedures. Prepares fiscal/administrative procedural manuals.
  9. Recommends approval/disapproval for major purchases and repairs of existing property.
  10. Represents County at meetings with public agencies.
  11. Prepares and/or facilitates a variety of reports and correspondence.
  12. Performs/directs special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. Possession of these qualifications does not ensure that an applicant will be interviewed. Applications will be reviewed in comparison with all other applications received.

Knowledge of:
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of management necessary to plan develop and direct management analysis studies related to staffing, work flow, and organizational design; the principles and practices related to the development of financial reports, budget requirements, and cost models; general knowledge of basic accounting; principles and practices necessary to develop, control, and monitor a wide variety of program budgets; statistical methods, principles and practices of personnel management; personal computer applications dealing with spreadsheets and database systems administration; knowledge of billings and statistical systems is required.

Ability to:
Develop, implement and administer cost allocation plans for a major department; use communication skills and techniques required for gathering and transmitting information at all levels of the organization; supervise and perform the collection, interpretation and evaluation of data; validate conclusions; define problem areas; define and select alternatives; coordinate and initiate action necessary to implement recommendations; make decisions and exercise independent judgment; coordinate program objectives and policies in a diverse and complex organization; supervise subordinate staff consisting of clerical, technical and professional personnel; instruct, persuade, negotiate and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals at all organizational levels; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare concise, logical oral and written reports and explain policies, procedures and/or recommendations on a wide variety of management issues; interpret complex laws, regulations and guidelines; operate standard office equipment; and utilize various software programs relevant to the position.

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration or related areas and three years of experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Requires the ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; ability to see; ability to hear and communicate orally; sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing, filing, data entry, and/or use of calculator, or other office equipment or supplies. Work is primarily performed in an office environment, and the position may require prolonged periods of computer and monitor use.

Disaster Service Workers:
All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County.

License or Certificate:
This classification may require a valid California driver's license.

Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application, typing test and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.



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Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.
Extra-help employees working more than 30 hours per week MAY be eligible for some benefits.

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