SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST (CONFIDENTIAL)

AT-WILL OPPORTUNITY

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE : To be determined by hiring department.

The City of Stockton is seeking to fill one position at the Budget Analyst II or Senior level in its central budget office. The position will be filled at the appropriate level depending upon experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, be proficient in a variety of business and financial computer applications, have government experience, project management experience, and possess excellent oral and written customer service skills. Prior central budgeting and accounting experience in a government entity is desirable. The incumbent will work a City of Stockton 9 / 80 schedule : 8 : 00 a.m. – 6 : 00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. on working Fridays, with alternating Fridays off.

This is a confidential At‑Will (Unclassified / Unrepresented) position. Only those applicants who best fits the need of the City will be referred to the hiring department. (Applicants who fail to fully complete the online / supplemental questionnaire will be subject to rejection.)

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and administers specialized City programs and projects, directs and coordinates the work of assigned professional and support staff, performs analytical analyses, prepares long‑term financial forecasts, develops, monitors, and reports Citywide operating and capital improvement budgets; responsible for policy development and program planning and implementation with Citywide implications; and performs related work as assigned. Senior Budget Analyst (Confidential) is the highest level in the Budget Analyst professional budget series, performing the most complex and difficult analytical work as a Budget Development Manager including forecasting and financial monitoring of positions and labor related work. This position is under supervision in the central budget office of the City. The major emphasis of the work relates to coordinating the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of Citywide budgets, including developing financial projections. The incumbent has considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, in meetings with department heads, boards and commissions and representatives of other agencies. Direction is received from higher‑level management or Budget Officer.

• Plans, organizes and coordinates the development process of the City’s annual budget in a major department and / or assists with the development, production and administration of Citywide operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Develops, implements, monitors, makes recommendation regarding and reports results of department and / or Citywide budgets.
• Review departmental budget submissions, evaluates such requests and recommends approval or modifications.
• Analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as staffing, capital, equipment purchases, revenues, and cost control.
• Compiles the budget document for departments to which assigned and / or assists with the compilation of Citywide budget documents.
• Review monthly expenditure reports, analyzes variances and confers with supervisory or managerial staff to ascertain reasons and correct problems.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives.
• Conducts a variety of special projects and studies related to the function of a department; to which assigned; discusses findings with management staff and prepares reports of study findings.
• Maintains accurate records and files; may develop or utilize computer applications to assist with budgetary analyses and administration.
• Provides technical assistance to others, including departmental analytical staff, on budgetary or analytical matters.
• Prepares narrative analytical statistical reports, research correspondence and other written materials; or directs the preparation of graphic materials for City Council and similar budget presentations.
• May develop funding forecasts and compile various financial or statistical information including work related to positions and labor units as required.
• Provides support to departments relative to budgets, analysis and financial reporting. Assists management with the preparation for and handling of bargaining unit related financial issues.
• Confers with operating department staff regarding budget proposals, revenue projections, budget administration and related matters; provides advice and counsel to department heads regarding the budgetary process and limitations.
• Makes revenue projections; analyzes and evaluates permit, service and similar City fees; recommends fees and charges for City services.
• Investigates methods of funding capital improvement projects and coordinates the development of an annual capital improvement program.
• Assigns, directs and reviews the work of professional, technical and office support staff.
• Conducts varied and complex administrative and operational studies as assigned; provides technical assistance to others.

Education / Experience

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Other Requirements

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Physical / Mental Abilities

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent / applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent / applicant when possible.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

The Interview Process

Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be considered for this exciting career opportunity. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview with the hiring department.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME".

NOTES :

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et. seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

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