Principal/Senior Management Analyst at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

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The County of Riverside's Executive Office has a vacancy for a Management Analyst. The Principal/Senior Management Analyst will supervise the Executive Office operational team of five, prepare budgetary and other complex departmental reports, participate in the countywide budget process and quarterly reporting.

Additionally, the incumbent may provide complex analysis for different aspects of the budget as well as participate in the review and preparation of countywide rates or fees. Responsibilities may include assisting with the annual countywide Strategic Financial Plan (SFP), acting as a Budget Analyst for one to two County departments, and organizing and directing the administrative activities of the County. The incumbent will also act as a supervisor over the Executive's Office's operational team of five accountants.

Those with prior experience working for local government agencies in a fiscal capacity are encouraged to apply. Competitive candidates will also have a strong background in financial reporting and countywide budget preparation. Those with knowledge of Peoplesoft, Budgeting Systems, and other enterprise financial system are highly desired .

The level at which this position will be filled is at the discretion of the department.

Meet the Tea m !

The County Executive Office's mission is to support and implement board policies and priorities, provide organizational direction and leadership, and foster efficient and effective management of the county workforce and activities.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the Countywide preparation of recommended/Adopted and quarterly budgetary report


• Assist or responsible for the annual Countywide Strategic Financial Plan (SFP)


• Prepare various complex financial analytical reports


• Organizes and directs the administrative activities of the County


• May prepare or direct support operations such as procurement and contract administration


• Directs the resolution of complex County administrative problems, and participates in the development and implementation of operating and administrative policies


• Develops and implements techniques for measuring cost effectiveness and outcomes of new and existing programs and policies


• Collects, interprets and analyzes data for major County programs and clearly reports related findings and recommendations.


• Prepares comprehensive reports to communicate County and departmental priorities, policies and procedures.


• May assist in preparation of countywide rates or fees


• Prepares or supervises the preparation of a variety of complex fiscal and management reports and correspondence; performs special studies; may represent senior or executive management at meetings and conferences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST - $90,098.74 - $142,961.31 Annually

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college, preferably with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or other field closely related to the assignment.

Experience: Two years of d emonstrated fiscal expertise as an analyst or professional accountant, which encompassed financial management, budgetary oversight, and fiscal responsibility.

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PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST- $92,900.08 - $143,858.21 Annually

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college, preferably with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or other field closely related to the assignment.

Experience:Two years of fiscal expertise as an analyst, senior accountant, or supervising accountant, which encompassed financial management, budgetary oversight, and fiscal responsibility. One year of which must have included d emonstrated leadership in supervising or leading a team of professionals.

***Please Note: Proof of educational units is required by the closing deadline. Applications without proof of degree/educational units completed will not be considered. Please see "Supplemental Information" below for guidelines.***

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The level at which the position is offered will be based on the amount and scope of the education as well as the experience of the candidate and is at the Executive Office's discretion.

Other Requirements: Knowledge of: Proficiency in financial reporting, budgetary report preparation, and personnel management practices; familiarity with the Budget Act, as well as federal, state, and local fiscal regulations governing financial operations.

Computer skill: Proficient in utilizing enterprise systems such as PeopleSoft, as well as Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word.

License/Certificate:Possession of a val id California Driver's License is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. All applicants claiming Veterans' Preference status are required to submit documented proof of an Honorable or General Discharge, or certification of expected discharge under honorable conditions, to receive preference status. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .

Degree Verification:

Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

What's Next:

This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County employees with the Executive Office may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

General Information

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alyssa Wallace at alyssawallace@rivco.org

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..

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