The City of Carson is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Senior Budget Analyst.  This is a singular classification position that reports directly to the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate must possess superb spreadsheets skills, with ability to multi-task and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.  Knowledge of fund accounting, previous experience with staff reports and contract management are a must. In addition, the ideal candidate must have the ability to work independently (with limited supervision), take initiative and be proactive in addressing the changing needs within the work environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate abilities and skills in line with the following core competencies:

• Industry Knowledge
• Work Independently
• Research & Analysis
• Customer Service
• Fact Findings
• Attention to Details
• Technology Savvy

CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION:

There is one current full-time vacancy (FLSA-exempt), with a 4/10 work schedule (Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with one hour unpaid meal/lunch break). The resultant eligibility list will be good for an entire year, and may be used to fill other vacancies within the same classification. 

• Resume, reflecting the most recent and relevant work experience, education and training
• Cover Letter, addressed to the Director of Finance, providing details on how you are the best fit candidate for the job
• Proof of the highest education claimed on the job application (foreign degrees must have proof of equivalency from an accredited agency) 

CLASS DESCRIPTION: 

Under direction, performs varied and complex professional and confidential administrative work related to the City's budget (i.e. including payroll, benefits, closed session City Council items, etc.); conducts administrative studies and analysis of financial trends in order to make recommendations for the budget; acts as staff support to the Finance Director and authorized committees, commissions, or boards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind related duties and work assignments.)
 

1. Perform administrative duties to assist the Finance Director or other executive management with the city-wide budget preparation and budget administration process.
2. Provide administrative staff support at meetings of a committee, commission, or board as assigned.
3. Analyze revenues, expenditures and financial trends to develop forecast recommendations.
4. Perform complex employee compensation calculations for purposes of preparing the budget;
5. Monitor revenues and expenditures, and distribute periodic reports to assist managers with monitoring their assigned budgets;
6. Research, analyze data, and prepare recommendations in written or oral form to executive management.
7. Represent the City at public functions.
8. Disseminate information to the public on behalf of the City in situations requiring judgment and tact.
9. Prepare official correspondence.
10. Conduct benchmarking studies with other agencies in relation to budget and financial matters and research best practices.
11. Assist in budget preparation by drafting or revising justifications for expenditures and compiling supportive data; perform studies to ascertain the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of departmental operations, policies, and procedures.
12. Implement change resulting from studies.
13. Write procedural manuals or instructions.
14. Collect and analyze performance data for City operations.
15. Write RFPs and/or RFQs for professional services.
16. Administer contract compliance administration.
17. Prepare and monitor capital improvement project budgets.
18. Write and administer grants.
19. Evaluate impact of new or revised programs and their objectives compliance.
20. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines:
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
 
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance, public administration, or an occupationally related field and three (3) years full-time paid experience in a staff capacity working on organizational budgets, analyzing and making recommendations, and conducting financial forecasting. Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.  Master's degree preferred; CPA a plus.
 
Knowledge of:

• Research and analytical methods
• Statistical methods and procedures
• Methods of report presentation
• Organization-wide automated budgeting and accounting systems
• Spreadsheet and graphics programs
• Budgeting practices
• Purchasing practices
• Office Management practices, procedures and safety
• Organizational Theory
• Cost Analysis
• Public Administration

• Compile, analyze and evaluate complex data including confidential information.  
• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate programs.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Operate computers and related software.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Positions in this class normally: 

• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Perform work which is primarily sedentary.
• May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• Are subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of City boundaries to attend meetings.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends

• Supplemental questionnaire, no weight 
• SME review, no weight
• Written exam, weighted 30%
• Performance exam, weighted 30% 
• Oral exam, weighted at 40%