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Senior Management Analyst

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Management Analyst to fill one (1) vacancy in the Administration Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. Under administrative direction, to develop, implement, project, and monitor revenue and expense related activities of the city; to develop, implement, and monitor performance criteria for work programs of City departments and for services contracted to outside agencies; to perform professional work in finance and budget analysis, preparation, administration, and reports; to perform complex studies, research, and analyses relative to programs and their financial support; to provide financial/budgetary staff support to the Office of Management and Budget, Finance Department, or to a large department; and to perform other related work as required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: All positions: Conduct complex research and analyses activities concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations, procedures and policies; make recommendations for departmental and city policy. In conjunction with the appropriate departments and outside agencies, develop, implement, project and monitor revenue and expense related activities for city programs and contracted services. Participate in the development of management information systems and processes. Provide training, technical support, and group presentations to employees, executive management, and elected officials regarding operational policies and procedures. Prepare council reports, financial reports, statistical tables, charts and graphs. Serve as a management liaison to various boards, committees, and citizen advisory groups, as assigned. Supervise, train and evaluate para-professional, technical and clerical staff as assigned. Coordinate the departmental computer operations; assist in the identification and recommendation of computer software and hardware needs, acquisition/installation, application design and implementation, and computer operation and maintenance, as assigned. In addition to the above duties, when assigned to other large departments: Direct and coordinate the fiscal and analytical operations of the department, which may include, but are not limited to, the functions of budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, personnel, grant preparation and analysis, contract administration, capital improvements, and computer operations. Prepare or supervise the preparation of the departmental budget; review, analyze, and compile budgets of various programs or divisions; explain needs and provide justifications for items; review and decide on expenditure requests and budget variances. Perform analysis and review of rates; assist in development or revision of rate structures. Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation and regulatory actions. Develop, review, and analyze budgeted revenue estimates and fund sheets for preliminary and final budgets.

Education: The equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field. Additional professional administrative experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. Experience: Three (3) years of experience in governmental budgetary, finance, and revenue analysis and projections activities, preferably in municipal government. A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows: Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense. Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense. Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage). Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month. Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage. Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k). Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check: Management and Professional Units: $150/month Senior Management Unit: $175/month Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details. Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation. Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan. LegalEase Plan Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents. Critical Illness Plan Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents. Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs. Administrative Leave - Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year. Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.