MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: 
$7,966.18 - $8,364.50 - $8,782.72 - $9,221.88 - $9,682.94 - $10,167.10
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: To be determined by hiring department. Senior Budget Analyst(Confidential) is the highest level in the Budget Analyst professional budget series, performing the most complex and difficult analytical work as a Budget Development Manager including forecasting and financial monitoring of positions and labor related work. This position is under supervision in the central budget office of the City. The major emphasis of the work relates to coordinating the preparation implementation and monitoring of Citywide budgets, including developing financial projections. The incumbent has considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, in meetings with department heads, boards and commissions and representatives of other agencies. Direction is received from higher-level management or Budget Officer.
Education- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in accounting, economics, business or public administration, or a closely related field.
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of professional level experience in budget development and administration. Lead or supervisory experience and demonstrated major project administrative experience are desirable.
Substitution: Extensive budget development and administration experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. A Master's Degree in public or business administration, economics, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Specified positions may require a valid California driver's license.

• Principles, practices and techniques of budget development and administration;
• Basic municipal accounting requirements and procedures;
• Public administration principles and practices;
• Business computer user applications, particularly as related to statistical analysis and data management;
• Financial/statistical/comparative analysis techniques and formulae;
• Basic principles of funding or income forecasting;
• Methods of administrative, organizational and economic analyses;
• Supervisory principles and practices; and
• Applicable laws and regulations.

• Analyzing budgetary and revenue projection problems, evaluating alternatives and reaching sound conclusions;
• Performing administrative, operational and organizational analyses;
• Collecting, evaluating and interpreting varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form;
• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Preparing clear, concise and complete reports and other written materials;
• Maintaining accurate records and files;
• Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines;
• Exercising sound independent judgment including confidential matters within established guidelines;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and
• Planning, directing and reviewing the work of others.

• Mobility - Constant sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling;
• Lifting - Occasional lifting of 10 pounds or less;
• Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work;
• Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, typing, repetitive motion and writing;
• Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; occasionally speaking in front of large groups of people;
• Special Requirements - May require occasional weekend or evening work;
• Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; occasional ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone;
• Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise; and
• Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations. 

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