CEO Capital Projects and Budget Analyst

POSITION:

Under direction (Management Analyst II) or general direction (Program Management Analyst) of the Senior Deputy Executive Officer within the Budget and Finance Division, the CEO Capital Projects and Budget Analyst monitors and evaluates compliance with Board of Supervisors adopted policies in one or more agency areas.
 
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The CEO’s Office is seeking a poised, professional and seasoned financial management analyst with a background in capital projects. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator to various audiences, including elected officials and County leadership. The ideal candidate must have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, work effectively in a team and fast-paced environment, show initiative and adapt well to change; is organized, and detail oriented. The successful candidate will have the background, experience, and knowledge to demonstrate:

• Strong verbal, written, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with managing or participating in capital projects of varying complexity levels.
• Skill in political and business acumen necessary to manage resources and make appropriate recommendations and decisions.
• Skill and leadership abilities in analyzing and addressing complex problems.
• Experience in public/private projects (including project management, land use, real estate analysis, stakeholder engagement, project financing and project monitoring).
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or another related field is desired. Certification in Project Management is also desired.
• Skill in public speaking, dynamic and engaging presentations.
• Experience working with policy makers and/or senior management.

APPROXIMATE PAYROLL TITLES AND ANNUAL SALARIES: 
Management Analyst II:   $106,650.34 - $149,325.11  
Program Management Analyst: $121,747.77 - $170,463.59

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: 

County Executive Office, Finance and Budget Division

CLOSING DATE: 

Monday, March 20, 2023

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
 
Management Analyst II:
Any combination of education, training or experience that has led to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities also can be obtained by completion of a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a related field with one (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible generalized or specialized management, financial or analytical experience in a public or private business setting.
 
Program Management Analyst:
Any combination of education, training or experience that has led to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. 
 
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities also can be obtained by completion of a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a related field with five (5) or more years of financial management, budget development and analysis, and fiscal forecasting experience in a large, complex organization.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Considerable (MAII) to thorough (PMA) knowledge of financial management 
• The ability to make effective public speaking presentations
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license
• Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire

DESIRED:

• Experience and understanding of health care-related sectors including operations and financial requirements related to hospitals, clinics, and health-care administration.
• Knowledge of and or experience with land use, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Capital project management in a public sector environment.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or another related field and/or Project Management certification.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply on-line refer to web site: www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc. # 1970, Ventura, CA 93009. We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form, nor do we accept any application materials via e-mail.
 
NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications.  A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

NOTE:

The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Monika Maine by email at Monika.Maine@ventura.org or phone (805) 654-2419.