PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST - PUBLIC WORKS FIELD OPERATIONS

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST - PUBLIC WORKS FIELD OPERATIONS

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Principal Management Analyst to fill one (1) vacancy in the Street Administration Division of the Public Works Department . The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Principal Management Analyst plays a critical role in the administrative and financial oversight of Public Works Field Operations at the Corp Yard. Specifically, overseeing the budget, which includes:

• General Fund programs (Street Maintenance & Urban Forestry)

• Solid Waste Enterprise Fund

• Measure Z Tree Trimming

• Various grants

Principal Management Analyst, under management direction, to supervise, lead, and perform specialized professional work in financial and budget analysis, budget preparation, debt administration, financial reporting and general administration; to oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of revenue and expense forecasts and related activities of the city; to develop, implement, and monitor performance criteria for work programs of City departments and for services contracted to outside agencies; to supervise and participate in a variety of complex studies, research, and analyses relative to programs and their financial support; to supervise or lead the activities of a division or section; to provide financial/budgetary management support to an Assistant City Manager, director, assistant director, deputy director or designee; and to perform other related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures; monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures and make revisions or recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Supervise and perform 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, oversee and perform activities related to developing, implementing, projecting, and monitoring revenue and expense related activities for city programs and contracted services.
• Participate in the development of management information systems and processes.
• Supervise and participate in providing training, technical support, and group presentations to employees, and executive management regarding operational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and 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.
• Participate in the selection of professional, para-professional, technical, and clerical personnel; establish work standards; supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Oversee 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.
• Oversee department-specific programs as assigned.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Option I :
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, information technology,or a closely related field.

Experience: Fouryears of professional experience in governmental budgetary, finance, revenue analysis and projections activities, government accounting, business systems analysis, and/or debt administration, preferably in municipal government.

Option II :
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, information technology,or a closely related field.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in governmental budgetary, finance, revenue analysis and projections activities, government accounting, business systems analysis, and/or debt administration, preferably in municipal government.

Option III :
Education: Completion of 90 semester units / 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, information technology,or a closely related field.

Experience: Six years of professional experience in governmental budgetary, finance, revenue analysis and projections activities, government accounting, business systems analysis, and/or debt administration, preferably in municipal government.

Option IV :
Education: The equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, information technology,or a closely related field.

Experience: Seven years of professional experience in governmental budgetary, finance, revenue analysis and projections activities, government accounting, business systems analysis, and/or debt administration, preferably in municipal government.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

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.

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.

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 https://naces.org/members/ 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.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave - 64 hrs per fiscal year.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$99,024.00 - $132,720.00 Annually