Budget Officer

Job Description:

Budget Officer

Description

Description

THE POSITION:

Under general direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the City-wide Budget program; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Finance Director; and performs other duties as assigned.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties : Assumes management responsibility for all services and activities of the City-wide budget program; Directs the completion of complex financial analysis of proposed policy changes; Directs the Budget Section’s role on various city-wide management teams related to organizational and/or budgetary issues; Oversees and approves staff’s cost-benefit analysis and recommendations for acquisition of computers, automated systems, and related equipment requested by operating departments; Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinate staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; for a full job description, please click here .

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume, & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, finance, or a related field; AND
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and/or in the areas of financial, administrative, and management analysis conducting budget analyses, operational audits, and management studies including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties.
• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license;
• Must be able to pass a background check.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : As listed in the full job description link above.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

EXAMINATION: ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): November 18, 2025 (Tentative): An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with the instructions on the face of the application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted; resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of a COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information.

Salary:

$115,870.56 - $140,838.88 Annually