THE CITY:National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, w... more details
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THE CITY: National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov
Under general administrative direction of the City Manager, to plan, develop, organize, and direct the investments, financial accounting, central collections, and business license activities of the City; coordinate the development, preparation, and administration of the City budget; develop plans, goals, and objectives to improve departmental services; advise the City Manager in financial matters and activities supervised; serve as the primary City authority on financial matters; participate as a member of the City’s management team in the consideration of general City policies, programs, and concerns; oversee and coordinate the City’s data processing functions; and perform related work as required.
Key Responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Theories, principles, and practices of finance administration and management; considerable knowledge of the laws and court decisions which relate to finance administration and management; working knowledge of the dynamics of City government and general problems faced; and knowledge of and ability to operate computers and computer programs.
ABILITY TO: Plan, organize, and direct a variety of administrative activities, including finance, personnel, and management information services; develop comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for departmental services; demonstrate supervisory and administrative ability; deal effectively with the general public, City departments and officials, and county, state, and federal government; and private agencies in coordinating activities and resolving problems.
Minimum Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or related field with a specialty in finance from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in public or business administration with an emphasis on municipal finance administration and certification as a public accountant are desirable. Recent extensive administrative experience with centralized government finance management involving computerized accounting systems is required.
Examination Process
A comparative review and evaluation of all applications will be conducted by a screening committee. Those candidates possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in an appraisal interview. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, all applicants must submit a City application, cover letter, and resume via the City of National City website at www.nationalcityca.gov.
Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed.
Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include an oral interview and/or other assessments designed to predict successful job performance.
Please contact Lydia Flores-Hernandez, Human Resources Director at (619) 336-4300 or via email at lhernandez@nationcalcityca.gov if you have any questions.
The City of National City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any class protected by law.
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