Management Analyst - Water Engineering

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of MANAGEMENT ANALYST - WATER ENGINEERING to fill one vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six months.

Under general supervision, the Management Analyst assists with preparation of revenue estimates, monitors performance criteria for city programs, performs specialized work in finance and budget analysis, and conducts studies and research related to programs and their financial support. The incumbent provides financial/budgetary staff support to a large department and performs related work as required.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N – 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

• Participate in staff research and analyses activities concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations, procedures and policies, making recommendations for departmental and city policy.
• Assist with developing, implementing, projecting and monitoring revenue and expense related activities for city programs and contracted services.
• Participate in analysis and control of budget expenditures.
• Participate in the development of management information systems and processes.
• Provide technical assistance to departments and/or divisions in formulation of budget requests.
• Participate in research and analyses concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations and policies.
• Prepare council reports, statistical tables, charts and graphs.
• Lead and coordinate work projects of para-professional, technical and administrative support staff.
• May supervise technical and administrative support staff.

• Participate in staff research and analyses activities regarding various financial related projects such as development impact on city services and costs thereof; analyses of changing services and impacts upon fees and charges; analyses of alternative methods of financing; and review and follow‑up of federal and state proposed and implemented legislation.
• Assist with development, review and analysis of budgeted revenue estimates and fund sheets for preliminary and final budgets.
• Assist in preparation of annual cost control study and cost allocation plan reports.
• On a regular basis, update the City’s User Fee study and prepare internal service fund allocations for the budget.

• Participate in development of schedules, format and procedures for budget preparation and control.
• Participate in review and analyses of departmental budget estimates; participate in development of preliminary and final City budgets.
• Assist in presenting and justifying the annual operating and revenues, departmental budget estimates, and capital improvement budgets to the City Council.
• Participate in budget conferences and make recommendations on budget requests.

• Participate in coordination of fiscal and analytical operations of the department, including budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, personnel, grant preparation and analysis, contract administration, capital improvements, and computer operations.
• Participate in preparation of departmental budget; review, analyze, and compile budgets of various programs or divisions; explain needs and provide justifications for items; review and decide on expenditure requests and budget variances.
• Prepare departmental budget presentations for Department Head presentations to City officials and Council members.
• Assist in analysis and review of rates; assist in development or revision of rate structures.
• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation and regulatory actions.
• Participate in development, review, and analysis of budgeted revenue estimates and fund sheets for preliminary and final budgets.

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related…