City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $69,864 to $102,144 and $82,267 to $120,310 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Tax Auditor conducts or reviews field or office audits of accounting and related records of persons, businesses, and organizations to determine the accuracy of self-assessed tax payments to the City of Los Angeles; and performs internal audits of operations related to business tax and permit enforcement, audit, and administration. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and satisfactory completion of 24 semester or 32 quarter units in the following courses: Principles of Accounting I and II; Intermediate Accounting I and II; Cost Accounting; Auditing and two of any of the following courses: Governmental Accounting I and II, Tax Accounting, upper-level Information Technology, or Managerial Accounting. PROCESS NOTES College seniors who are within six months of graduation from an accredited college or university may apply. However, they cannot be appointed until the full education requirement is met.Applicants filing under Requirement No. 1 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the City Application. Applicants who fail to provide the information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 that have completed courses in Principles of Accounting I and II; Intermediate Accounting I and II; Cost Accounting; Auditing; Governmental Accounting I and II; Tax Accounting; upper-level Information Technology; or Managerial Accounting as stated in the requirement, must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.A valid California driver's license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).After being appointed to this position, Tax Auditors are expected to successfully complete an approximate seven-week class conducted by the City of Los Angeles, Office of Finance.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Candidates completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree; or their transcripts (annotated with qualifying courses as stated in Requirement #2, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.Tax Auditors are required to perform field audits that necessitate travel to and from work at various locations within or outside of Los Angeles, and/or outside of the State.Tax Auditors will be required to utilize their personal vehicle in the performance of their duties. Upon appointment, they will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage and per diem will be paid in accordance with established policies. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION : In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: A current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the California Board of Accountancy (CBA); orAn active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). NOTES : Applicants must attach a copy of their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification to the on-line application at the time of filing. The CPA license or CIA certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the license or certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the license or certification. Applicants who fail to submit the CPA license or CIA certification at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for the selective certification.Candidates with a current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license must be able to engage in the practice of public accountancy with no restrictions, terms, or conditions; and can perform audits and reviews.Candidates with an active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification must have achieved certification status and reported required continuing professional education (CPE). WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lacity/default.cfm . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on the dates listed below: Friday, November 17, 2023 to Thursday, November 30, 2023 Friday, November 1, 2024 to Thursday, November 14, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight : Technical Exercise - Advisory Presentation - Advisory Interview - 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Fact Finding; Customer Service; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the elements of business operation as it relates to both large and small businesses, such as the type of industry and how revenue is generated; common business terminology as it relates to audits; source documents, such as the general ledger and income statements; secondary, non-standard sources of information pertinent to an audit, such as bank statements and rental agreements; General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); basic accounting terminology; the differences between cash and accrual accounting basis; accounting calculations used to convert fiscal year to calendar year and from cash to accrual basis; basic arithmetic; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. As part of the interview, candidates will be required to make a presentation to the interview board about an issue related to tax auditing. While the interview raters will not assign a separate score to the presentation, they will consider the appropriateness, practicality, and effectiveness of the presentation in their overall evaluations of the candidate's qualifications. Candidates should expect the interviewers to discuss the oral presentation with them during their interview. Specific information regarding the presentation which will be made during the interview will be e-mailed to those candidates invited to participate in the interview. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Tax Auditor. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to complete an advisory technical exercise, which will consist of technical problems related to the duties and responsibilities of a Tax Auditor. This technical exercise material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with the candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates who fail to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between Friday, November 17, 2023 and Thursday, November 30, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between Monday, January 8, 2024 and Monday, January 15, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, November 1, 2024 and Thursday, November 14, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between Monday, January 6, 2025 and Monday, January 13, 2025 . Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between Friday, November 17, 2023 and Thursday, November 30, 2023 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of February 5, 2024 to February 16, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, November 1, 2024 and Thursday, November 14, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of February 3, 2025 to February 14, 2025 . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.You may take the Tax Auditor examination only once every 18 months under this bulletin.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $69,864 to $102,144 and $82,267 to $120,310 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Tax Auditor conducts or reviews field or office audits of accounting and related records of persons, businesses, and organizations to determine the accuracy of self-assessed tax payments to the City of Los Angeles; and performs internal audits of operations related to business tax and permit enforcement, audit, and administration. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and satisfactory completion of 24 semester or 32 quarter units in the following courses: Principles of Accounting I and II; Intermediate Accounting I and II; Cost Accounting; Auditing and two of any of the following courses: Governmental Accounting I and II, Tax Accounting, upper-level Information Technology, or Managerial Accounting. PROCESS NOTES College seniors who are within six months of graduation from an accredited college or university may apply. However, they cannot be appointed until the full education requirement is met.Applicants filing under Requirement No. 1 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the City Application. Applicants who fail to provide the information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 that have completed courses in Principles of Accounting I and II; Intermediate Accounting I and II; Cost Accounting; Auditing; Governmental Accounting I and II; Tax Accounting; upper-level Information Technology; or Managerial Accounting as stated in the requirement, must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.A valid California driver's license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).After being appointed to this position, Tax Auditors are expected to successfully complete an approximate seven-week class conducted by the City of Los Angeles, Office of Finance.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Candidates completing the exam process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree; or their transcripts (annotated with qualifying courses as stated in Requirement #2, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.Tax Auditors are required to perform field audits that necessitate travel to and from work at various locations within or outside of Los Angeles, and/or outside of the State.Tax Auditors will be required to utilize their personal vehicle in the performance of their duties. Upon appointment, they will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage and per diem will be paid in accordance with established policies. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION : In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: A current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the California Board of Accountancy (CBA); orAn active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). NOTES : Applicants must attach a copy of their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification to the on-line application at the time of filing. The CPA license or CIA certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the license or certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the license or certification. Applicants who fail to submit the CPA license or CIA certification at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for the selective certification.Candidates with a current and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license must be able to engage in the practice of public accountancy with no restrictions, terms, or conditions; and can perform audits and reviews.Candidates with an active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification must have achieved certification status and reported required continuing professional education (CPE). WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lacity/default.cfm . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on the dates listed below: Friday, November 17, 2023 to Thursday, November 30, 2023 Friday, November 1, 2024 to Thursday, November 14, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight : Technical Exercise - Advisory Presentation - Advisory Interview - 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Fact Finding; Customer Service; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the elements of business operation as it relates to both large and small businesses, such as the type of industry and how revenue is generated; common business terminology as it relates to audits; source documents, such as the general ledger and income statements; secondary, non-standard sources of information pertinent to an audit, such as bank statements and rental agreements; General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); basic accounting terminology; the differences between cash and accrual accounting basis; accounting calculations used to convert fiscal year to calendar year and from cash to accrual basis; basic arithmetic; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. As part of the interview, candidates will be required to make a presentation to the interview board about an issue related to tax auditing. While the interview raters will not assign a separate score to the presentation, they will consider the appropriateness, practicality, and effectiveness of the presentation in their overall evaluations of the candidate's qualifications. Candidates should expect the interviewers to discuss the oral presentation with them during their interview. Specific information regarding the presentation which will be made during the interview will be e-mailed to those candidates invited to participate in the interview. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Tax Auditor. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to complete an advisory technical exercise, which will consist of technical problems related to the duties and responsibilities of a Tax Auditor. This technical exercise material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with the candidate and for consideration in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates who fail to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between Friday, November 17, 2023 and Thursday, November 30, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between Monday, January 8, 2024 and Monday, January 15, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, November 1, 2024 and Thursday, November 14, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between Monday, January 6, 2025 and Monday, January 13, 2025 . Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between Friday, November 17, 2023 and Thursday, November 30, 2023 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of February 5, 2024 to February 16, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, November 1, 2024 and Thursday, November 14, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of February 3, 2025 to February 14, 2025 . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.You may take the Tax Auditor examination only once every 18 months under this bulletin.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
THE POSITION With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. Are you passionate about fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance in emerging industries? We are excited to announce two vacancies within our team at the City Auditor's Office. We are seeking dynamic individuals to join us as Senior Fiscal Policy Analysts, one specializing in cannabis compliance and the other focusing on general auditing and analysis within our Research and Analysis division. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT We are seeking dynamic individuals to join us as Senior Fiscal Policy Analysts, one specializing in cannabis compliance and the other focusing on general fiscal policy analysis within our Research and Analysis division. The ideal candidates will have experience in conducting performance audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. To perform independent analysis and review of budget and policy issues and develops options and recommendations to address these issues. Responsibilities include comprehensive review and analysis of proposed budgetary and legislative matters. Conducts financial, operational, and program audits and investigations to determine compliance with prevailing laws and regulations; identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls. Responds to City Council requests for information and analysis of the City's budget and programs, conducts independent fiscal and policy research, studies, and reports on issues of importance to the City. Work must be solution-oriented and performed in a timely manner. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Fiscal Policy Analyst The Fiscal Policy Analyst is a journey level classification in the professional Fiscal Policy Analyst classification series and is populated with multiple incumbents. The Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the latter performs analytical work with a very high degree of independence and responsibility. Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst The Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst is the advanced-journey level in this class series and is populated with multiple incumbents. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower-level class of Fiscal Policy Analyst. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. The Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the former performs analytical work with a very high degree of independence and responsibility and may supervise Fiscal Policy Analysts. The Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the latter performs analytical work with a greater degree of complexity, independence and responsibility and provides direct supervision of lower-level Fiscal Policy Analysts. Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst The Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst is the supervisory level classification in the series and is populated with multiple incumbents. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower-level class of Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. The Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the former performs analytical work with increased complexity, independence and responsibility. Additionally, the Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst provides direct supervision of lower-level Fiscal Policy Analysts. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by the Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst or higher-level management positions. Responsibilities may include direct or indirect supervision of a Fiscal Policy Analyst. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed: Conducts a comprehensive review and analysis of proposed budgetary items; Researches and analyzes data and information relative to budgetary issues; Conducts audits of City operations, programs and activities; evaluates actual versus projected outcomes; identifies areas of risk; recommends functional and operational changes needed to improve the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of City government services and programs; Conducts audit planning, executes field work, and documents audit steps in working papers; Develops comparative studies of other cities as they relate to municipal finance; Reviews fiscal forecasts including review of past, current, and proposed revenues and expenditures; Researches federal, state, and local programs to determine sources of funding and appropriate expenditure options; Researches and analyzes the policy and fiscal effects of new or proposed legislation; Participates in the construction of economic models and indexes; Assists in the preparation of fiscal and economic project analysis; Develops reports relating to budgetary and legislative policy concerns; Performs supervisory work as needed; Prepares and presents recommendations for review by higher-level management in connection with the analysis, studies, and reports described herein; Drives automotive vehicle as necessary in order to conduct research and attend meetings; Conducts fraud, waste, and abuse investigations; Periodically attends and presents reports at evening City Council meetings; Performs other or related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of public administration and public policy. Principles and practices of organizational, financial, and policy analysis. Principles, methods, and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, and accounting. Principles, methods, and practices of long-range financial planning. Operational characteristics, services and activities of audit and performance measurement programs. Principles and practices of complex auditing and accounting functions and their application to municipal/governmental accounting systems, with emphasis on fiscal and operational aspects of such organizations. Various professional accounting standards such as Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Advanced research and analytical methods, techniques, and procedures. Technical report writing and presentation. Basic supervisory skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Skill in: Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications and software. Ability to: Analyze a variety of complex administrative and organizational problems, and make sound, independent policy and procedural recommendations. Effectively plan and organize complex budgetary and auditing projects; design, implement, and monitor internal audit programs, systems, and procedures. Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all staff levels. Interpret laws, regulations, and policies. Prepare comprehensive and accurate reports. Demonstrate patience, poise, flexibility, tact, reliability, and dependability. Work effectively with sensitive and confidential information. Display good judgment. Adjust to rapidly shifting priorities and timelines. Learn quickly and show initiative. Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Facilitate groups. Effectively supervise lower level staff as needed. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience: Four years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative and analytical experience , including three years journey-level experience in budget, strategic planning, policy analysis, auditing, program evaluation and/or financial analysis. Experience in a government agency is preferred. -AND- Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, public or business administration, economics, accounting, or a related field that includes a curriculum of economics, statistics, public finance, and policy analysis. -OR- Eight years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative and analytical experience in a government agency, including three years journey-level experience in budget, strategic planning, policy analysis, auditing, program evaluation, and/or financial analysis. Experience in a government agency is preferred. Substitutions: A Master's degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of required experience. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Work overtime on short notice. Work in a political environment. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ; Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process. 3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf Closing Date/Time: 5/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. Are you passionate about fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance in emerging industries? We are excited to announce two vacancies within our team at the City Auditor's Office. We are seeking dynamic individuals to join us as Senior Fiscal Policy Analysts, one specializing in cannabis compliance and the other focusing on general auditing and analysis within our Research and Analysis division. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT We are seeking dynamic individuals to join us as Senior Fiscal Policy Analysts, one specializing in cannabis compliance and the other focusing on general fiscal policy analysis within our Research and Analysis division. The ideal candidates will have experience in conducting performance audits in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. To perform independent analysis and review of budget and policy issues and develops options and recommendations to address these issues. Responsibilities include comprehensive review and analysis of proposed budgetary and legislative matters. Conducts financial, operational, and program audits and investigations to determine compliance with prevailing laws and regulations; identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls. Responds to City Council requests for information and analysis of the City's budget and programs, conducts independent fiscal and policy research, studies, and reports on issues of importance to the City. Work must be solution-oriented and performed in a timely manner. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Fiscal Policy Analyst The Fiscal Policy Analyst is a journey level classification in the professional Fiscal Policy Analyst classification series and is populated with multiple incumbents. The Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the latter performs analytical work with a very high degree of independence and responsibility. Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst The Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst is the advanced-journey level in this class series and is populated with multiple incumbents. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower-level class of Fiscal Policy Analyst. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. The Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the former performs analytical work with a very high degree of independence and responsibility and may supervise Fiscal Policy Analysts. The Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the latter performs analytical work with a greater degree of complexity, independence and responsibility and provides direct supervision of lower-level Fiscal Policy Analysts. Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst The Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst is the supervisory level classification in the series and is populated with multiple incumbents. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower-level class of Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. The Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst is distinguished from the Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst in that the former performs analytical work with increased complexity, independence and responsibility. Additionally, the Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst provides direct supervision of lower-level Fiscal Policy Analysts. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by the Principal Fiscal Policy Analyst or higher-level management positions. Responsibilities may include direct or indirect supervision of a Fiscal Policy Analyst. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed: Conducts a comprehensive review and analysis of proposed budgetary items; Researches and analyzes data and information relative to budgetary issues; Conducts audits of City operations, programs and activities; evaluates actual versus projected outcomes; identifies areas of risk; recommends functional and operational changes needed to improve the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of City government services and programs; Conducts audit planning, executes field work, and documents audit steps in working papers; Develops comparative studies of other cities as they relate to municipal finance; Reviews fiscal forecasts including review of past, current, and proposed revenues and expenditures; Researches federal, state, and local programs to determine sources of funding and appropriate expenditure options; Researches and analyzes the policy and fiscal effects of new or proposed legislation; Participates in the construction of economic models and indexes; Assists in the preparation of fiscal and economic project analysis; Develops reports relating to budgetary and legislative policy concerns; Performs supervisory work as needed; Prepares and presents recommendations for review by higher-level management in connection with the analysis, studies, and reports described herein; Drives automotive vehicle as necessary in order to conduct research and attend meetings; Conducts fraud, waste, and abuse investigations; Periodically attends and presents reports at evening City Council meetings; Performs other or related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of public administration and public policy. Principles and practices of organizational, financial, and policy analysis. Principles, methods, and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, and accounting. Principles, methods, and practices of long-range financial planning. Operational characteristics, services and activities of audit and performance measurement programs. Principles and practices of complex auditing and accounting functions and their application to municipal/governmental accounting systems, with emphasis on fiscal and operational aspects of such organizations. Various professional accounting standards such as Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Advanced research and analytical methods, techniques, and procedures. Technical report writing and presentation. Basic supervisory skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Skill in: Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications and software. Ability to: Analyze a variety of complex administrative and organizational problems, and make sound, independent policy and procedural recommendations. Effectively plan and organize complex budgetary and auditing projects; design, implement, and monitor internal audit programs, systems, and procedures. Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all staff levels. Interpret laws, regulations, and policies. Prepare comprehensive and accurate reports. Demonstrate patience, poise, flexibility, tact, reliability, and dependability. Work effectively with sensitive and confidential information. Display good judgment. Adjust to rapidly shifting priorities and timelines. Learn quickly and show initiative. Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Facilitate groups. Effectively supervise lower level staff as needed. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Experience: Four years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative and analytical experience , including three years journey-level experience in budget, strategic planning, policy analysis, auditing, program evaluation and/or financial analysis. Experience in a government agency is preferred. -AND- Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, public or business administration, economics, accounting, or a related field that includes a curriculum of economics, statistics, public finance, and policy analysis. -OR- Eight years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative and analytical experience in a government agency, including three years journey-level experience in budget, strategic planning, policy analysis, auditing, program evaluation, and/or financial analysis. Experience in a government agency is preferred. Substitutions: A Master's degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of required experience. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Work overtime on short notice. Work in a political environment. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ; Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process. 3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf Closing Date/Time: 5/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific