ABOUT SOUTH COAST AQMD
South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes all of Orange County, and parts of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 750 employees, an annual budget of $179.9 million, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! Please view our video to meet our Clean Air Team!
 

 We are currently recruiting to fill one Financial Analyst vacancy in our Finance & Budget unit.  From this recruitment process, we expect to establish an eligible list from which current and future vacancies at this level may be filled, during the 6-12 month life of the list.

Conducts a variety of administrative, financial, and operational studies requiring the knowledge of financial management, work measurement and systems analysis; prepares recommendations and may assist in the development, installation and integration of new or improved systems which often cross divisional lines designed to increase management effectiveness and reduce operational costs.
 
Prepares account analysis, makes expense and revenue projections, and coordinates the accumulation of financial and programmatic information for South Coast AQMD's budget; assists in the preparation of South Coast AQMD's work plan.
 
Conducts special studies related to budgetary expenditure and revenue matters, including surveys of workload and the development and application of funding standards.
 
Performs technical and administrative tasks and represents South Coast AQMD concerning financial and administrative aspects of grant programs and other specially funded programs.
 
Contacts outside agencies to assess South Coast AQMD's eligibility for grant and subvention funds; gathers and prepares all related background information for funding authorities; and prepares grant or subvention proposals.
 
Responds to work assignments and projects from South Coast AQMD administrators and directors.
 
Prepares analysis related to South Coast AQMD rules, regulations and fee schedules; evaluates existing or proposed practices, policies and procedures; and prepares or researches and analyzes requests for contracts or agreements.
 
Participates in and/or heads task forces and committees.
 
Provides coordination and systems management of the Finance Office portion of the billing system.
 
Responds to requests for public information regarding South Coast AQMD's financial status; prepares verbal and written reports covering surveys, investigations and studies; may prepare official correspondence and Board agenda material as directed.
 
Represents South Coast AQMD in conferences with representatives of outside organizations.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the Minimum Qualifications which follow, the most competitive candidates will possess:

• Demonstrated public-sector experience conducting a variety of administrative, financial, and operations studies requiring knowledge of financial management, work measurement, and systems analysis.
• Demonstrated Experience preparing budgets, account analyses, operational audits, and making financial projections.
• Demonstrated experience gathering financial data, conducting studies, making recommendations, and developing financial reports.
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with internal staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrated Experience managing grants, including gathering and preparing grant information, as well as preparing subvention proposals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), automated budget and accounting systems, financial computer applications and related systems.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and report preparation skills.
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license.

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:
 

1. A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment, history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history if you are a South Coast AQMD employee.
2. Four references which include the names and phone numbers of your present and past supervisor or managers, or persons for who you have directly provided services, not peers.
3. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.  The Supplemental Questionnaire is a form of written test and will be evaluated as such.  Your responses should be well written, clear, concise and directly responsive to all parts of each question.  Please limit your responses to no more than one page per answer.
4. If you claim education or certification on your application, an unofficial copy of your transcripts/certificate must be submitted as an attachment to your online application, documenting your education and/or occupational training claimed.