Principal Budget, Finance and Performance Analyst, Principal Administrative Analyst - Office of the Assessor-Recorder (1824)
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Manager of Budget, Finance and Performance the Principal Analyst is responsible for preparing and managing the department budget, coordinating finance and operations reporting, data analysis, project management, and policy and procedure development activities in support of the Department’s operating divisions. The essential functions of this position include:
Qualifications
These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class. Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class, additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.
SUBSTITUTION: Applicants may substitute up to 2 years of the required education with additional qualifying experience in budget analysis, financial analysis and reporting, legislative/policy analysis, or contract/grant administration. One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.
NOTES ON QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION A. Qualifying professional-level analytical experience must be in one or more of the following functional areas: complex budget analysis, development and administration; complex financial/fiscal analysis and reporting; development of complex contracting systems and administration of competitive bid processes and complex contractual agreements; development and evaluation of complex management/administrative policy; complex grant administration and monitoring; complex program evaluation and planning; complex legislative analysis; complex economic analysis; or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in Class 1824, where the primary focus of the job is complex professional-level analysis for evaluation, recommendation, development and implementation of major programs and functions of department/organization. Analytical experience equivalent to the duties of Class 1823 is considered qualifying. B. Coursework applicable to a baccalaureate or higher degree in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in Class 1824.
SPECIAL CONDITION: EXPERIENCE IN PRINCIPAL LEVEL EXCEL FINANCE AND BUDGET In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications above, applicants must have at least THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS of experience in Principal Level Excel Finance and Budget.
The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification.
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Additional Information
SELECTION PROCEDURES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - (WEIGHT: QUALIFYING) Candidates will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire consisting of a Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application. The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training. The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
WRITTEN MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION - (WEIGHT: 30%) Candidates will be invited to participate in a written, multiple-choice examination, designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. The “core” multiple-choice examination component may include but not be limited to:
SUPERVISORY TEST BATTERY - (WEIGHT: 40%) Candidates who attain a minimum passing score on the written examination component will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication & Conflict Management. For more information about this Supervisory Test (and a suggested reading list) please visit: http://www.sfdhr.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=11676
SCORED ESSAY QUESTIONNAIRE - (WEIGHT: 30%) Candidates who attain a minimum passing score on the Written Multiple-Choice exam, and Supervisory Test Battery will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire. The Scored Essay Questionnaire is designed to evaluate the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that candidates possess in job-related areas, which have been identified as critical for this position and include, but are not limited to: Strategic Planning and Business Process Development and Improvement, Analytical Ability, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Organizational Skills and related Technical Skills.
A passing score on the Written Multiple-Choice Examination, Supervisory Test Battery, and Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation must be achieved in order to be placed on the Eligible List. Certification Rule The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be RULE OF TEN SCORES. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Eligible List The purpose of an examination is to provide a list of qualified persons to be considered for employment. Candidates are ranked on an eligible list according to their overall scores in the examination.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be SIX MONTHS, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. Upon approval of the Human Resource Director (Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5), the eligible list/score report resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use this classification or a similar classification.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:59 PM
SALARY RANGE: $121,056.00-$147,160.00 annually
CONTACT: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the human resources analyst, Kimberly Gibney, by email at kimberly.gibney@sfgov.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONVICTION HISTORY REVIEW: As a selected candidate for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a selected candidate. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances, such as:
Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 31003109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
TERMS OF ANNOUNCEMENT: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website.
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
IN LINE WITH THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, “SHELTER-IN-PLACE” HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR ALL SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENTS THAT IS EXPECTED TO BE IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. AS A RESULT, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR)’S OFFICE (LOCATED AT 1 SOUTH VAN NESS AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103) IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL THE HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST LISTED ON THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.