Commercial Plan Reviewer

Classification specification pending Personnel Board approval.

NOTE: Proof of degree or college level coursework must be submitted no later than the close of business of the application closing date. You may send a scanned copy of your college diploma or transcript to [email protected] or fax a copy to Elke Hohls at (310) 656-5705. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

Representative Duties

Facilitates the preparation of the City’s annual budget by serving as a liaison to assigned departments during budget preparation and providing technical information and guidance.

Reviews and analyzes budget requests submitted by departments and prepares recommendations concerning departmental budget requests.

Assists in the creation, distribution, and explanation of City budget preparation instructions, including annual, mid-year and end-of-fiscal year processes.

Participates in the preparation of mid-year and end-of-fiscal year budget reviews, and prepares related budget revision recommendations for City Council approval.

Participates in the preparation of City revenue and expenditure forecasts.

Assists departments in budget implementation and budget change activities; and monitors the budget of assigned departments.

Assists other City staff in the preparation of staff reports having fiscal and/or budgetary impacts. Prepares reports for management review; assists in the preparation of and reviews organizational performance data for reports.

Participates in developing and evaluating accounting procedures and fiscal practices; and recommends changes to departmental work methods and practices.

Recommends and assists in implementing new or revised financial systems modules, procedures and records.

Makes presentations to City Council and/or represents supervisors at City Council and/or civic or professional group meetings, as directed.

Assigns, monitors and reviews work of support staff.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge Of

Basic accounting and auditing concepts, principles, and practices.

Budget development and management.

Budgeting policies, practices and analysis.

Business administration.

Quantitative and management analysis techniques.

Program and project development, implementation and evaluation.

Relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Report writing techniques.

Principles of staff training and supervision.

Effective customer service techniques.

Ability To

Select, supervise and train staff.

Analyze and solve administrative and budgeting problems.

Plan, develop, implement, administer and evaluate projects and programs.

Perform a wide variety of accounting and financial analysis work.

Act as a resource for Finance and other department staff members.

Keep abreast of current developments in municipal budgeting and accounting trends.

Review, analyze and prepare data.

Prepare and maintain accurate reports.

Plan, organize and ensure the completion of work assignments and, as applicable, the work of others.

Work independently under minimal supervision.

Provide effective customer service.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employee and the public.

Skill In

Using a personal computer and applicable software applications.

Effective written and verbal communication.

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration or a closely related field.

Three years of recent, paid work experience in budget analysis, budget preparation and budget administration. A Master's degree in Business, Public Administration or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required budget-related experience. Public sector budget experience is desirable.

Licenses and Certificate: None.

NOTE: Proof of degree or college level coursework must be submitted no later than the close of business of the application closing date. You may send a scanned copy of your college diploma or transcript to [email protected] or fax a copy to Elke Hohls at (310) 656-5705. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

Supplemental Information

Application Review Board: All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of any or all of the following:

Written Examination: to measure job-relatedknowledge and abilities.

Writing Project: to measure job-related knowledge and abilities.

Oral Interview: to evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications.

NOTES: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials. Postmarks will not be accepted.

All employees of the City of Santa Monica are designated by both State and City ordinance to be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phrase of the emergency.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center.

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Describe your professional work experience in the budgeting process, including the analysis, preparation and administration of the budget.

02

The position of Senior Budget Analyst is required to perform analyses of complex issues, such as analyses of fee structures and business plan proposals. Please relate your professional experience and education to researching and analyzing complex programs and/or projects. Include in your response an example when you were responsible for analyzing complex data and providing a solution to decision-makers.

03

Describe your work experience in preparing mid-term and annual budgets. Please be specific and indicate your duties and responsibilities.

• Required Question