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THE POSITION
The City of Modesto is looking for a highly qualified candidate to direct and oversee our newly created Office of Performance Management and Budget (OPMB) department.
Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:
3% COLA effective July 1, 2025
3% COLA effective July 1, 2026
2.5% Education Incentive (Bachelor’s Degree)
5% Education Incentive (Master’s Degree)
This newly created director position will oversee the development of the OPMB work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures. The OPMB Director performs special financial analyses on the City budget; Works with the City Manager in assessing budget implications of various long-range projects, plans, and scenarios. For more information please check out OPMB brochure
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to fill out the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications will be screened to the most qualified. Please do not substitute any part of the application with the words “see resume”.
The following information is provided for use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.
Tentative Interview Schedule
Virtual Oral Board Interview :
Week of October 14, 2024
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plan, organize, direct and oversee Performance Management and Budget (OPMB) activities including the City’s annual operating and multi-year capital improvement budget process; review budget adjustments and approve changes; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations.
Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the OPMB work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Perform special financial analyses with the City budget; City Manager, and Mayor in assessing budget implications of various long-range projects, plans, and scenarios.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in the development, preparation, and implementation of the City’s annual budget.
Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department.
Recommend and implement changes, procedures, and processes; evaluate and participate in the design and implementation of management information systems; perform research and recommend best practices.
Review multi-year forecast of revenues and expenditures, actual revenues and expenditures in comparison to budget estimates and allocations.
Oversee the preparation of all budget documents including preliminary, proposed, and adopted budget packages.
Participate in the review of capital improvement budgets, operating budgets, supplemental budget requests, and mid-year budget adjustments; participate in budget presentations to council, commissions, and groups.
Perform a variety of complex statistical and financial analyses including cost/benefit and program cost analysis.
Consult with management on various operating and CIP budget issues.
Review department budget requests and changes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management.
Principles of accounting and financial management.
Statistical methods.
Principles and practices of budget development, implementation, and monitoring.
Internal controls, including their purpose and limitations, to design and implement control procedures.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Practical application of modern information technology to administrative and fiscal management tasks.
Principles and practices of research analysis and management.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
Research, analyze, and make recommendations on budgeting, administrative, management, and fiscal practices.
Organize, implement, and direct Budget Division operations and activities.
Perform complex budget analysis, preparation, and monitoring.
Research, compile, and analyze statistical and financial records and reports.
Write complex reports in a logical, comprehensive, and concise manner.
Interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, local, and department policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
Effectively represent the department to other departments, outside agencies, and/or before public bodies.
Make effective oral and written presentations of conclusions and recommendations.
Analyze information technology software as it relates to municipal financing and budgeting issues.
Conduct complex economic and financial analyses; interpret data and draw sound conclusions.
Forecast economic conditions and the impact thereof on the City budget and operations.
Estimate and project revenues and expenditures.
Evaluate internal controls and recommend and implement effective control procedures.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, or economics, including three years of management responsibility.
Training:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, economics, finance, or a related field.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, economics, finance, or a related field is desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
Working conditions:
Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions require occasional overtime or weekend work and the ability to travel.
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