Environmental Resources Finance Officer

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department is seeking an experienced and collaborative Finance Officer to join the Environmental Resources Division in a leadership role. This individual will serve as a trusted financial leader, strategic partner, and highly respected member of the management team, working collaboratively with department leadership, staff, and stakeholders to guide financial planning, establish priorities, and make informed decisions that support the Division’s mission and long-term goals.

The Finance Officer will provide leadership, direction, and oversight of the Division’s fiscal activities, accounting and auditing services, and overall financial operations. Responsibilities include developing and implementing financial goals and objectives, leading the administration and management of the annual budget, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring sound fiscal practices that support effective programs, services, and operations.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, financial expertise, and the ability to build collaborative relationships while confidently contributing to high-level organizational decisions. The Finance Officer will be an integral voice in shaping financial strategies, strengthening operational effectiveness, and advancing the goals of the Environmental Resources Division and the Public Works Department.

The position also requires participation in evening meetings, including City Council, Committee, and Neighborhood Council meetings, providing financial insight, professional guidance, and support to the City’s leadership.

• Lead division-wide administrative operations and ensure efficient support for solid waste, recycling, and sustainability programs.

• Oversee budget development and management, including revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, cost-of-service alignment, and preparation of financial reports for internal and public review.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and administrative workflows to improve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

• Serve as the division’s primary liaison with Finance, Human Resources, Purchasing, City Attorney’s Office, and other internal departments on administrative, financial, and contractual matters.

• Manage complex contracts and procurements, including writing scopes of work, coordinating solicitations, evaluating proposals, ensuring compliance with City purchasing policies, and monitoring vendor performance.

• Prepare high-quality staff reports, presentations, and analytical documents for the City Council, committees, and executive leadership, translating technical and operational issues into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Support personnel administration, including staffing analyses, hiring processes, training coordination, and assisting leadership with workforce planning and organizational development.

• Lead or support special projects and studies, such as cost-of-service analyses, rate studies, operational evaluations, strategic initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational and financial data to support decision-making, service improvements, and long-term planning for Environmental Resources programs.

Administrative Services Administrator/Supervisor

Incumbents may supervise professional, paraprofessional and support level staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures, or may serve as lead workers assigning and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to…