Bring your budget and grant experience to the Sonoma County Water Agency
(Sonoma Water) and become an Administrative Services Officer I!
At Sonoma Water, the Administrative Services Officer I (ASO I) is an integral member of a collaborative team who prepares budgets, long-range financial plans, and performs fiscal functions for over 60 unique funds, prepares utility usage rates and supporting data, and develops and reviews financial data and narratives for publicly viewed documentation. This position also prepares and manages complex grant applications which includes budgeting, reporting, reimbursements, interpreting state and federal grant and procurement laws and regulations. As a Sonoma Water ASO I, you will review consulting and grant agreements to verify that the scope of work, schedule, and budget align and are compliant with funding requirements. Additional responsibilities include:
Preparing complex water and sewer budgets and long range financial plans including establishing water and sewer rates
Reviewing and developing financial data for grants, including fiscal narratives for agreements and agenda items
Designing and preparing financial reports for management
Training staff and creating documentation
Implementing budget- and finance-related strategic plan goals
Supervising clerical and/or paraprofessional staff, and providing back-up supervision in manager's absence
The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, work well in a collaborative, high-functioning team environment, and possess:
Experience preparing grant proposals and applications for government agencies
Expertise in financial and cost accounting theory, principles, and practices, including long-term financial planning, debt capacity, and complex spreadsheets
Experience with state and federal grants, bond financing, and loans, as well as utility budgets, finances, and rate setting
Significant budget experience and general program, administrative, and operational analysis skills, including managing quantitative financial data, charts, reports, tables, budgets, and financial plans
Skills in grant management and interpreting and pursuing compliance with state and federal grant and procurement laws and regulations
Experience writing and editing technical reports, along with creating and analyzing relational databases and spreadsheets
The ability to shift gears quickly and work under pressure to address multiple competing priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Enterprise Financial System (EFS), and business technology skills to efficiently work with large amounts of data to create complex reports
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 7/31/24