Administrative Services Manager II (Finance)

The County of Riverside's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), Administrative Services Division, is seeking a qualified Administrative Services Manager II to oversee the Technology and Support Services (TSS) Unit in Riverside.

The Administrative Services Manager II will lead a team of approximately 25 staff responsible for managing end-user IT equipment, software, and mobile devices. This role also includes oversight of warehouse operations for departmental equipment, a service desk that supports end users, and a project management team that handles technology-related initiatives. Additionally, the Administrative Services Manager II will serve as the primary liaison between DPSS and the Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT) Department. Lastly, the incumbent will plan, organize, and direct the work of staff members to meet changing workload demands; conduct formal and informal training of subordinates. This position will require the incumbent to travel throughout the county to various department offices as needed.

Candidates must have previous full-scope supervisory experience with the County of Riverside or a similar local government agency (e.g., a neighboring county), as well as experience managing technology hardware and software inventory, including ordering and maintaining stock levels. Previous Information Technology (IT) project management experience, such as coordinating projects, collaborating with various external and internal stakeholders, and developing project timelines and deliverables, and knowledge of low-code and no-code solutions (e.g., Microsoft Power Apps) are highly desirable.

At this time, the position has the opportunity for a hybrid telework schedule based on business need, however job expectations, at times may require in person interaction. Telework may change at any time and you will be expected to report to the office.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!
The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services is comprised of employees who work collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Can you see yourself here?• Plan, organize and direct the administrative activities of a County department including support activities, such as procurement, physical plant operations and contract administration; plan and direct personnel activities of the department; interview, hire, train, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; represent the department on grievances and disciplinary matters.

• Act as a member of the department's management team; participate in the development and implementation of operational and administrative policies; participate in the development of new programs to facilitate long and short-term strategies and financial plan objectives; coordinate activities with other divisions, departments, public entities, and agencies in order to ensure that administrative and fiscal objectives are achieved.

• Direct the department's accounting, fiscal and budgetary matters; prepare written justification for budget proposals; explain and defend proposals and alternatives to top managers or committees; recommend transfer of funds within an organization at times of budget short fall; authorize payment vouchers, requisitions and a variety of fiscal reports and expenditures; recommend actions to balance the budget; produce various fiscal and financial reports.

• Serve as the department's liaison to County and state agencies in fiscal, personnel and administrative matters; act as liaison to County Internal Service Fund Departments.

• Monitor progress of legislation on departmental programs, finances and operations; may lobby for legislative changes.

• Advise and make recommendations on the organization or reorganization of departmental work units; conduct studies and prepare reports on departmental operations and systems; direct the resolution of complex departmental administrative problems.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, information services, 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: Three years of professional administrative experience, which must include a minimum of two years providing supervision to staff performing administrative functions.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision; principles of public and business administration; organization, fiscal management and personnel management; budget preparation and control; administrative problems involved in operating a governmental department with several subdivisions and programmatic areas; methods and techniques for conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices; legislative processes of the County, state and federal governments; practical application of computers and peripheral equipment.

Ability to: Develop and install new methods and procedures; direct a program of organizational and procedural analysis and put into practice effective improvements; perform budget analysis, preparation and monitoring; research, analyze and make recommendations on administrative, management and procedural practices; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; plan, organize and direct the work of an administrative organization; prepare clear and concise written and oral reports; make effective presentations of conclusions and recommendations orally and in writing; direct, supervise, train, and evaluate performance of subordinate employees; effectively delegate responsibility. Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

What's Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Danilo Lozano at DaLozano@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.