Public Works Finance Officer - Citywide Promotional

*This recruitment is only open to current City of Oxnard employees*

The City of Oxnards Public Works Department is seeking a Public Works Finance Officerwho will plan organize and manage the fiscal activities and accounting/auditing services in support of programs for the Public Works Department. Activities encompass a variety of fiscal administrative and business management oversight including but not limited to development of goals and objectives administering the annual budget and overall responsibility for financial operations for Public Works.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Serve as Finance Officer with primary responsibility for all Public Works financial operations including the performance of complex accounting functions complex financial analysis and the utilization of financial strategies to substantiate short and longterm financial objectives while ensuring compliance with City policies grant requirements and applicable state and federal guidelines

• Develop implement and evaluate plans work processes systems and procedures to achieve annual goals objectives and work standards for the Public Works Department

• Prepare and administer the annual Public Works budget; assist in the review and preparation of budget estimates

• Establish and maintain internal control procedures to ensure that accounting standards are met

• Prepare comprehensive financial statements; participate in preparing periodic financial reports to the Director Public Works and the Deputy Public Works Director

• Assist in the development of the periodic utility rate setting process which includes implementation of the Prop. 218 process

• Provide daytoday leadership and work with staff to ensure a high performance customer serviceoriented work environment that supports achieving the departments and the Citys mission objectives and values

• Select train and supervise professional technical and administrative staff. Assign and review work establish performance standards and personal development targets evaluate and monitor work coach for performance improvement and/or development and take disciplinary action as needed

• Provide assistance with the coordination tracking reporting and analysis of grant administration

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst Senior in that it provides staff supervision oversees a major financial function or administrative program having citywide impact or performs complex analysis and/or program administration serving as a designated subject matter expert.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Incumbents may supervise professional paraprofessional and support level staff including conducting performance evaluations coordinating training and implementing hiring discipline and termination procedures or may serve as lead workers assigning and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline organizational policy or procedure or inconsideration of risk management.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Provides program project or functional oversight in assigned area; performs complex analysis and oversees advanced management service support activities and processes; monitors guides and ensures compliance with applicable policies procedures processes standards and regulations.

• Serves as a liaison and advisor with internal departments agencies and other external organizations groups and/or representatives; responds to inquiries and requests; manages escalated issues; reviews recommends and implements solutions to issues.

• Recommends develops and implements policies procedures and/or processes related to assigned projects functions and/or programs. Prepares reviews and maintains a variety of reports correspondence forecasts contracts and/or related fiscal or administrative documentation.

• Participates in the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of assigned division program and/or project budgets and expenditures. Provides procurement recommendations and assists in purchase acquisitions.

• Facilitates coordinates collaborates and/or participates in meetings with internal and external program/project/function stakeholders.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

POSITIONSPECIFICRESPONSIBILITIESMIGHTINCLUDE:

Positions assigned to fiscalanalysis may be responsible for:

• Providingaccountingbudgetingfinancialmanagementandfinancialreporting/analysisin accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Overseeingdailyoperationsinitiativeorprojects;
• Settingunitorprojectgoalsobjectivesandstandards;
• Planningandmonitoringprogresstowardsobjectives;
• Overseeingchangesinpoliciesandprocedures;
• Ensuringpropercashcontrolsareinplace;
• Reviewingandapprovingrequisitions;
• Approvingaccountingtransactions;
• Reviewingfundbalancesandpaymentobligations;
• Analyzingandforecastingexpensesandrevenues;
• AnalyzingevaluatingandselectinginvestmentsallowedbyCitypolicy;
• Preparingordirectingthepreparationofreports;coordinatebudgetpreparation;
• Reviewing and verifying journal entries.

The following are the minimumqualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in business administration finance accounting or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of journey level professional experience in area of assignment and two (2) years of supervisory experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Current City of Oxnard Employee
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs online application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions if required.

• Upload resume cover letter proof of degree (transcript) or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other fulltime parttime and temporary assignments.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:Positions in this classification are represented by theOxnard MidManagers Association (OMMA).

NOTE:For most positions the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and webbased enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.

Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a biweekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100 all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status medical condition disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:On the first day of employment new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended. The City participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If EVerify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use EVerify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I9. For more information on EVerify please contact DHS. you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contactVivian Morales at.

NOTE:The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.