Senior Budget Analyst and Budget Analyst III (Cascade) Housing Department

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The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the production of affordable housing. Its mission is to strengthen and to revitalize our community through housing and community development programs. The Housing Department has an operating budget of approximately $119 million annually and 112 employees the Department administers multiple local state and federal funds. The Housing Department is committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment with a staff that values inclusion.

The Housing Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) vacant Senior Analyst and one (1) vacant Analyst I/II position in their Administrative Services Division. If you are interested in being considered for employment in one of these classifications please apply to the job announcement to ensure you are considered for current and future opportunities.

Salary Information

The salary range for the Senior Analyst classification is: $118460.16 - $144318.72

The salary ranges for the Analyst I/II classifications are:

The salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience.

Senior Analyst Responsibilities

The Senior Analyst reports directly to the Administrative Officer in the Administration Services Division and has supervisory responsibilities. The Senior Analystis responsible forcoordinating all budget elements of the department including budget development from the base through adopted phases and expenditure/revenue tracking and projections.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Analyst I/II Responsibilities

The Analyst I/II reports directly to the Senior Budget Analyst in the Administrative Services Division.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Senior Analyst and Administrative Officer to prepare analyze execute and monitor complex budget and fee programs.
• Prepare revenue projections and develop fees and charges for various cost recovery programs.
• Conduct ad hoc budgetary analysis and projections in support of Housing Department programs.
• Work with cross department teams to analyze monitor and support the audit of complex federal and State grant budget programs.
• Work with various divisions within the department to monitor and track invoices projects and grants.
• Administer contracts including amendments change orders and exercising options.
• Assist in training and educating Housing Department staff on Citywide budget rules procedures and processes.
• Perform data and financial analysis for budgeting purchasing and contracting activities.
• Skills with Microsoft Office Excel and Word are desirable.

Senior Analyst

Education: A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in general management/administrative analytic work in the areas of budget finance grant administration organizational analysis general administration human resources or related field in general analytical work.

Acceptable Substitutions: One (1) year of additional education above the Bachelors Degree level may be substituted for one (1) year of the required management/administrative analytic work.

Form 700 Requirement: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments real property interest income and business positions. You must complete and file an Assuming Office Form 700 with the City Clerks Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Analyst I
Education:A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

Analyst II
Education:A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional staff analytic or administrative experience conducting studies organizing and analyzing data and preparing reports recommendations or conclusions for a functional area in budget finance grant administration organizational analysis general administration or human resources.

Acceptable Substitution
Additional years of experience in a position comparable to the Staff Specialist with the City of San José in areas such as budget finance grant administration organizational analysis general administration or human resources may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in fiscal management procurement and contract administration.

Analytical Thinking Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical systematic sequential approach.

Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.

Fiscal Management Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds contracts and procurements.

Multi-Tasking Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Problem Solving- Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Communication Skills Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/ those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Ginger Quijano at.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning research and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials liveassessments and interviews. Howeverwe value authenticity accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge skills and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairnesstransparency and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.