Job Abstract

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Management Analyst to fill one (1) vacancy in the Finance 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. The Management Analyst assists with preparation of revenue estimates; assists in monitoring performance criteria for work programs of City departments; performs specialized work in finance and budget analysis, preparat... more details

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Management Analyst to fill one (1) vacancy in the Finance 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.

The Management Analyst assists with preparation of revenue estimates; assists in monitoring performance criteria for work programs of City departments; performs specialized work in finance and budget analysis, preparation, administration and reports; performs a variety of studies and research relative to programs and their financial support; provides financial/budgetary staff support to a large department; and performs related work as required.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Participate in staff research and analyses activities of moderate difficulty concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations, procedures and policies; make recommendations for departmental and city policy.
Assist with the developing, implementing, projecting and monitoring revenue and expense related activities for city programs and contracted services.
Participate in the analysis and control of budget expenditures.
Participate in the development of management information systems and processes.
Provide technical assistance to departments and/or divisions in the formulation of budget requests.
Participate in research and analyses activities concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations and policies.
Prepare council reports, statistical tables, charts and graphs.
Lead and coordinate work projects of para-professional, technical and administrative support staff.
May supervise technical and administrative support staff.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Education: 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 experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: One year of experience in governmental budgetary, finance, and revenue analysis and projections activities, preferably in municipal government.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
Experience with budgetary and financial preparation and projections.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

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.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

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