IntroductionTHIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.
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 questionnaires must be in possession of the Human Resources Services Department by 5:00 PM on the filing deadline.
Applications and supplemental questionnaires will only be accepted online.
DESCRIPTIONTHE POSITION The Sheriff's Program/Financial Specialist positions are located in the Management Services Division of the Sheriff's Department, and report directly to the Sheriff's executive management team. These positions independently perform sophisticated research and operational policy analysis designed to maximize resources and operational effectiveness. These positions also exercise authority for decisions to ensure administrative, financial and analytical services to an agency with a gross budget in excess of 100 million dollars.
Under direction, the Sheriff's Program/Financial Specialist provides professional, financial and administrative services to the divisions to which assigned; develops, implements and manages contract services; acts as County facilitator with contractors, other County departments and governmental agencies; recommends and assists with the implementation of program, policy and procedure modifications; plans, designs and conducts operational, policy and programmatic studies; and does related work as required.
For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Sheriff's Program/Financial Specialist (#0237).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEither I
Experience:
The equivalent of three years of full-time experience in the class of Administrative Specialist I/II, Financial Services Specialist I/II or equivalent or higher level in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts).
Or II
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major course work in business or public administration, or a field related to finance, accounting, budget, grants, contracts.
(Additional experience as outlined below may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.)
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of three years of full-time professional level experience in independently providing complex financial planning or analysis, contract negotiation and administration, and/or budget development and processing, at a level equivalent to or higher than the County class of Financial Services Specialist II.
Licenses:
Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's 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 The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, funding sources and administrative requirements in the program/operation area to which assigned.
• Principles and practices of program/operation planning and evaluation.
• Practices and techniques of administrative and financial 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, contract and grant administration and financial record keeping and reporting practices.
• Basic principles and practices of contract and grant administration.
• Oral and written communication.
Ability to:
• Plan and conduct complex financial, revenue and strategic planning analyses.
• Identify administrative, financial and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
• Provide sound technical advice on financial and administrative matters to the program/operation 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.
• Develop and prepare innovative marketing strategies.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTSTHE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2) A review of 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 applicant's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATIONWe reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLANApplicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing:
Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications:
Friday, October 23, 2026
Supplemental Questionnaire Review for Best Qualified:
Friday, November 6, 2026
Oral Interviews:
Week of November 23, 2026
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLANBENEFITSThe 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 employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being - Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future - Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance - 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g., At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
**Employees in management-designated classifications may be entitled to management paid leave. Refer to the applicable MOU or Salary Ordinance for more information.
