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DESCRIPTION
Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint of $128,776.71 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Financial Management, with 272 authorized permanent positions, oversees the City’s financial and fleet services operations (each constituting about half of the department’s employees) and serves as a financial adviser to the City Manager and City Council. The Department is organized into the following bureaus: Administration, City Controller/Accounting, Budget Management, Business Services, Commercial Services, Fleet Services, and City Treasurer. The Department’s mission is to help the City Manager, Mayor and City Council keep the City financially strong, and to provide high quality fleet operations. The Department has an informal/relaxed personable work environment, but one expecting high productivity, dedication with integrity, and the best interests of the City always in mind. The City’s Hybrid Work Program allows many Department employees, including this position, to work remotely.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
THE POSITION
The focus of this position is to maintain and ensure equity in procurement, business licensing, and cannabis licensing compliance and enforcement operations to foster an inclusive and equitable environment, support operational areas [business licensing, cannabis licensing, Business Improvement District (BID), and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)] to maximize revenue potential, and provide support for other special Bureau-focused projects (Enterprise Land Management [ELM] Project) .
Candidates will have strong communication, partnering, and analytical skills and will have a natural curiosity to understand the “why” behind business performance. They will take a proactive role in problem-solving, be results-oriented, be able to prioritize, and be a team player in a collaborative environment.
The individual selected for this position will be tasked with assisting the organization in maximizing its revenue potential.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:
- Management of $65 million in revenue collection efforts, including complex analysis to forecast and make recommendations.
- Provides oversight and authority to adjust and adapt revenue collection methods to maximize revenue potential.
- Assists in the annual budget development process for the Business Services Bureau to monitor the bureau’s compliance with any budget targets and goals.
- Assesses policies and procedures to improve and maximize revenue collection efforts.
- Implements policies and procedures to protect revenue streams.
- Development of new fee streams and works on highly complex revenue issues.
- Supports revenue operations from multiple streams with various stakeholders.
- Ensures appropriate internal controls are established and implemented, and identifies new revenue generating opportunities.
- Develops monthly reports detailing each of the revenue collection systems performance, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness of information.
- Monitors statistics, trends analysis, cost benefit analysis and performance measures.
- Listens attentively, analyzes situations, interprets complex data, identifies problems, recommends solutions, and evaluates outcomes to determine strategies for an effective course of action.
- Acts as a liaison between City Departments, employees, and community groups for City’s Procurement process, specifically for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. (Supports the Mayor’s inclusive procurement initiatives)
- Oversees and supports equity and contracting for the City’s procurement process to ensure staff is supporting equitable practices.
- Supervision of Inclusive Procurement Liaison, Bureau’s Administrative Analyst, and all fellowship and internship programs.
- Manages audits and complex financial assessments to make recommendations for executive management decisions.
- Reviews and monitors new grant opportunities and programs within the Business Services Bureau.
- Manages and leads new initiatives for the Business Services Bureau.
- Provides project management support for special projects such as the Enterprise Land Management Project and fee studies.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Financial Management invites all candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:
EDUCATION:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (*proof required at time of application).
- Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three (3) years of paid, full time equivalent, progressively challenging operations experience in revenue analysis/forecasting and one or more of the following areas: procurement and contracting and code enforcement.
- One (1) year of the required experience must have been at a supervisory level.
- One (1) year of experience in developing, implementing, executing, and/or advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of local government operations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on February 8, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6314.
In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $106,051.90 - $151,501.52 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
