Budget Analyst

Description

Under administrative direction, performs professional-level assignments related to the City budget functions in the development, implementation, and administration of citywide financial programs or projects; conducts organizational analysis, budget review, and analysis; and coordinates activities of the Budget Office with other departments, divisions, and/or outside agencies; and performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

Assists in the preparation of the annual operating and capital improvement budgets; may review requests for additional funding and other supplemental requests; assists in monitoring and controlling budget activities; Conducts or assists in conducting studies and surveys; collects information for operational and financial problems; compiles and analyzes information, prepares and presents recommendations for review by management; Confers with department heads, employees, and interested parties regarding existing and proposed policies and procedures; assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives; analyzes, interprets, and applies policies, procedures, and regulations; Conducts or assists in organizational studies pertaining to workflow, time and cost factors, administrative systems, records and filing systems, procedures, staffing levels, and organizational structures to determine potential areas for organizational improvement; Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of new or proposed legislation, rules, and regulations; confers with affected parties; determines potential impacts to City operations and finances, and reports findings; Coordinates activities of the Budget Office with City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies; may meet with citizen groups, represents the City in the community, at meetings, and at conferences; Reviews council reports to ensure financial information is accurate and that policy issues have been addressed in advance; Assists in the preparation of council reports for the Budget Officer.

Full Job Description: Budget Analyst

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, and Resume that they have:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, orarelated field; AND
• Two years of professional experience in administration, management, systems, operations, budgetary; or similar analyses equivalent to the City’s Administrative Analyst II class; OR
• An equivalent combination of training, certification, and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license is required
• Must be able to pass a background check.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Full job description linked above.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

EXAMINATION: (Weighted: 100%): Week of October 28, 2024 (Tentative). The method of examination may include one or more of the following: written exam; oral exam; evaluation of education, training, experience, or other qualifications as shown by the application, supplemental questionnaire resume, certifications, or by other information submitted, or by the record; questionnaires submitted to references; or any other appropriate measure of fitness. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. **NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the completed application, supplemental questionnaire responses and resume the best combination of qualifications related to the position. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2024 1:00 PM Pacific

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• City of Bakersfield

• 661-326-3206

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