Full Job Description
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has an opportunity for an Administrative Services Analyst (ASA) I/II who will support the administrative and fiscal teams at the Riverside County (West) Animal Shelter in Jurupa, CA.
This position offers the opportunity to provide essential administrative support for a large, dynamic department of over 200 employees and thousands of animals in need, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The Administrative Services Assistant plays a key role in ensuring efficient operations by managing high-volume tasks such as Public Records Act (PRA) requests, records retention, reporting, and developing/updating policies and procedures (SOPs). Responsibilities include assisting with budget reviews, fiscal analysis, billing reconciliations, and audits, including drafting management responses and financial summaries. Additional duties involve supporting recruitment activities such as position management, Transaction Request Forms (TRFs), and New Employee Orientation, as well as contributing to safety program coordination. This is a fast-paced, rewarding role within a collaborative environment that makes a meaningful impact.
Competitive experience includes delivering exceptional customer service, managing projects in fast-paced environments, and demonstrating strong time management and communication skills. Experience working with programs like Chameleon, Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft (HR and Financial), Maas 360, MinuteTraq, and Laserfiche is highly desired. Administrative support within clinic or shelter environment, knowledge of county or public sector processes, policy development, and SOP creation is also desired. Competitive experience may also include recruitment support (interviews, position management, onboarding) and fiscal analysis/reporting.
This position may require working weekends and being on call for emergencies and events. Travel to other shelters and events may be required.
The Administrative Services Analyst I is distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst II by the latter's performance of complex and difficult assignments requiring a lesser degree of review and a higher level of independence. ASA I is a natural progression underfill for the ASA II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to ASA II after obtaining one year of experience as an ASA I, receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation, and meeting the educational and/or experience requirements.
The Administrative Services Analyst II is distinguished from the Administrative Services Supervisor by the latter's responsibility for projecting, justifying, recommending, and implementing solutions to a variety of complex problems with limited direction and review from management. The ASA II is further distinguished from the Administrative Services Officer by the latter's responsibility for planning, organizing and managing administrative services activities in departments requiring a full-time, stand-alone administrative division to complete its mission.
The ASA II is not a natural progression underfill to the Administrative Services Supervisor or the Administrative Services Officer.
The level at which this position will be filled is at the department's discretion.Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.
Requirements
ASA I:• Conduct studies of operational, service and programmatic activities including workflow, organizational structure, operating procedures, space utilization, facilities management, equipment usage, and staffing patterns; develop reports and recommendations for appropriate action based on the analysis of collected data.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and performs cost/benefit analysis of specific programs; review financial data on an on-going basis to ensure conformance with established guidelines.
• Monitor adherence to contract terms.
• Develop written procedures to clarify or describe standard practices; design or improve forms to expedite procedures; coordinate the publication and dissemination of procedures; review present and pending legislation to determine effect on departmental operations and programs.
• May assist in the preparation of grant applications; participate in various meetings and present and/or gathers data to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions; prepare a variety of records, reports, and correspondence.
• May direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of routine tasks.
ASA II:• Plan, coordinate and conduct studies of administrative, operational facilities management activities including fiscal operations, budget preparation and control, equipment usage, staffing patterns, workflow and space utilization.
• Develop reports and recommendations for appropriate action based on the analysis of gathered data.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation and/or review of budgets by analyzing need for budget items requested to determine whether or not items are justifiable, based on program objectives and priorities; review financial data on an on-going basis to ensure conformance with established guidelines; examine and make recommendations for the transfer of funds.
• Recommend and establish contract forms and procedures; monitor adherence to contract terms.
• Research availability and applicability of grant funding; research methods necessary for specific grant proposals; recommend and monitor procedures for grant implementation.
• Upon request, develop and recommend policies and procedures; develop written procedures to clarify or describe standard practices; design or improve forms to expedite procedures.
• Coordinate the publication and dissemination of procedures; review present and pending legislation to determine effect on departmental operations and programs.
• Participate in various meetings and present and/or gather data to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions.
• May direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of standard tasks.
Qualifications
Administrative Services Analyst I$28.48 - $37.78 Hourly
$4,935.75 - $6,547.72 Monthly
$59,228.99 - $78,572.67 Annually
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
OPTION II
Experience: Four years of paraprofessional experience in an administrative capacity.
OPTION III
Experience: One year as an Administrative Services Assistant with the County of Riverside.
Administrative Services Analyst II$34.58 - $45.90 Hourly
$5,993.35 - $7,955.49 Monthly
$71,920.21 - $95,465.91 Annually
OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Administrative, paraprofessional or technical experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: One year of professional experience in an administrative capacity.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Administrative, paraprofessional or technical experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Two years of paraprofessional or technical experience in an administrative capacity.
OPTION III
Experience: One year as an Administrative Services Analyst I with the County of Riverside.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Principles of administration, organization and management necessary to analyze and evaluate operations, services and programs; principles and practices of fiscal management and/or budgetary control; grantsmanship; basic elements of supervision; and/or contract monitoring.
Ability to: Collect and evaluate data; draw conclusions and formulate recommendations and project consequences of recommendations; monitor expenditures and maintain fiscal control; develop and write grant applications; interpret legislative and administrative mandates and regulations; plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clerical or technical staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
- Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required to support other shelters and attend events.
Physical: Working in an animal care environment with exposure to animals, dander, noises, injured animals, smells, excrement.
Additional Information
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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Amanda Campos at 951-955-9707 or acampos@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.