Administrative Specialist

Job Description Under the general direction of the City Manager, this position serves as a Budget Manager in the Budget Division. This is a division within the Internal Services Department. Under the general direction of the City Manager, this position serves as a Budget Manager in the Budget Division. This is a division within the Internal Services Department. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge and experience in budget preparation and administration, along with capable financial record keeping and reporting skills. The ability to analyze and strategize fund balances and various financial statements is a key attribute, along with the ability to work with staff and departments on budget expenditures, reporting requirements, and projections. Examples of Duties Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and accounting in the public sector. Knowledge of principles and practices of capital budgeting and the relationship between operating and capital budgets Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations that apply to local government fiscal operations. Ability to develop and implement complex financial models for analysis and presentation of financial information. Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Ability to prepare analysis of budget variances and forecast expenditures for departments and the City. Ability to complete staff work for oral and written communications. Ability to identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns. Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies and laws. Manages the City’s investment portfolio. Typical Qualifications In possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration or a closely related field. A Masters Degree or CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager) is highly desirable. Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional work experience in financial management operations, four (4) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. This position is FLSA exempt. Supplemental Information EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full background investigation pursuant to Penal Code 11105(b)(10), 11105.3, 13300(b)(10); Education Code 10911.5; Public Resources Code 5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi’s Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to fingerprint and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality. HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list. CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division. MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace. APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months. PAY RANGE - The pay range is shown on the job announcement. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required Medicare contribution. The City participates in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). PARS is an alternative retirement plan to Social Security for part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees. IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. BARGAINING UNIT: Lodi City Mid-Management Association NOTE: Employee Benefits stated herein are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. Administrative Leave 10 Days/year Vacation 0-5 years = 10 days/year. 6 years & over = 15 Days/year Sick Leave 12 days/year Holidays 13 ½ holidays per year. Health Benefits All employees are offered medical insurance for themselves and dependent(s) through CalPERS Medical Plans. Effective January 1, 2019, City shall pay a monthly maximum towards medical premiums as follows: $690.17 per month for Employee Only $1,380.39 per month for Employee +1 $1,794.51 per month for Family. If employee selects a higher cost plan, employee will pay the difference as a payroll deduction. If an employee elects not to be covered by medical insurance through the City of Lodi, an additional: $692.81 per month for family $532.92 for employee + 1 dependent $305.22 for single will be added to either the employee's deferred compensation account or cash. In order to qualify for this provision, proof of group insurance must be provided to the City. The City shall pay the full cost for the employee and their dependents dental premium for the term of this agreement. The City agrees to provide a vision care plan, equivalent to the VSP Plan B, with a $25.00 deductible for the employee and dependents; the entire premium to be paid by City. Deferred Compensation A deferred compensation plan is available at the employee's option. The City matches up to 3% of the employee's base salary, subject to Federal Tax laws. Education Allowance Tuition Reimbursement up to $3000 per fiscal year as per City policy. Life Insurance Employees are provided with term life insurance. In general, the benefits will be effective as soon as administratively possible to 2 times the annual salary to a maximum of $250,000. Long Term Disability After a 60 day waiting period, coverage is 66 2/3% of salary, employer covers 100% of premium. Retirement New employees into the CalPERS retirement system are enrolled in the View email address on click.appcast.io, three-year average retirement formula. Employees hired after January 1, 2013 with less than a six-month break in CalPERS (or reciprocal agencies) are enrolled in the View email address on click.appcast.io, three-year retirement formula. Employees contribute seven percent (7%) towards the employee portion of their CalPERS retirement costs and three percent (3%) of the employer portion. If additional information is needed regarding CalPERS retirement plans/costs, please contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr