The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST to fill one (1) vacancy in Special Transit Administration Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within various departments for this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Senior Management Analyst will be under the administrative direction of the Transportation Manager and will support Special Transportation Division within the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department to develop, implement, project, and monitor revenue and expense-related activities; manage the administration and fiscal oversight of Federal and State grants; provide assistance with the fiscal oversight of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), assi st with the preparation and monitoring of the Division's annual budget; and perform other related work as required.
1st review of applications:
May 13th, 2024.1st round interviews: Tentatively scheduled for the week of
May 27th, 2024 Work Performed
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
Qualifications
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. Two years of professional experience may substitute for two years of the required education on a year for year basis.
Experience: A range of 3-5 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.
Necessary Special Requirement:Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Highly Desired Qualifications: - Knowledge and/or experience with grant writing and administration including grant claims, tracking expenditures and reconciling payments.
- Knowledge and/or experience in organizing and coordinating all payroll functions for the Department.
- Knowledge and/or experience in reconciling, researching and identifying discrepancies for daily customer transactions.
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
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.
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.
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. 
