Ventura County
CEO Budget, Finance and Systems Analyst
Ventura County, Ventura, California, us, 93006
CEO Budget, Finance and Systems Analyst
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CEO Budget, Finance and Systems Analyst
Salary
$110,916.36 - $177,282.13 Annually
Location
Ventura County Government Center, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
1687CEO-24AB (MA)
Department
County Executive Office
Opening Date
11/13/2024
Closing Date
12/4/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
What We Offer
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:
General salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
Annual Leave - The candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288.08 hours after 5 years of service.
Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, § 1205).
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
Health Insurance - Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A maximum flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually. (Effective 12/8/24 this amount will increase up to $25,558 annually.)
Flexible Spending Accounts - Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS- approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Pension Plan - Both you and the County contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
County Government
Ventura County is a "general law" county, governed by a five-member, elected–by-district Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors appoint a County Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the County budget, day-to-day operations, as well as to advise, assist and act as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board's jurisdiction.
The County Executive Office
The CEO's Office is a critical component of the County organization and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) supports the CEO by providing advice and counsel on financial matters of countywide impact and policy in relation the County's $3 billion budget and AAA credit rating. The Office is responsible for the recommendation and/or implementation of Board Policies, the preparation and administration of the County budget, facilitating and analyzing debt financing, the recruitment and retention of a high-caliber workforce and the negotiation and administration of contracts. The Office also has extensive interactions with local cities and other public jurisdictions within the County, representatives of the state and federal governments, as well as community-based organizations. In conducting business, the Office strives to provide high quality services in a fiscally prudent manner, while consistently fostering a culture of collaboration among agencies to better integrate and coordinate services as well as actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion to reflect and engage the community.
The Position
Under direction (Management Analyst II) or general direction (Program Management Analyst) of the of the Budget Director (Deputy Executive Officer) and/or County Chief Financial Officer, the CEO Budget, Finance and System Analyst monitors and evaluates compliance with Board of Supervisors adopted policies in one or more agency areas. This position may also assist with serving as a liaison for the County's budget system and provides advisory financial management and guidance to various departments and agencies.
The Ideal Candidate
The CEO’s Office is seeking a poised, professional, and seasoned Budget, Finance and System Analyst with a strong background in financial and policy analysis, functional/technical/administrative support of budget systems, cash flow and debt financing, and success managing cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator to various audiences, including elected officials and County leadership, with the ability to establish rapport and trust among stakeholders. The ideal candidate must have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently while also effectively in a team, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and ability to adapt well to change, and to take initiative when problem solving; additionally, this individual must be organized and detail oriented. The successful candidate will have the background, experience, and knowledge to demonstrate the following competencies:
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Action & Results Focused
Budget, Financial, and Data Analysis
Advanced Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
Oral and Written Communication
System Administration
Salary and Benefit Projections
Report Writing
Decision Making
Professional Impact
Relationship Building
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: County Executive Office, Finance and Budget Division
PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Management Analyst II: $110,916.36 - $155,298.12 Annually
Program Management Analyst: $126,617.68 - $177,282.13 Annually
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
The positions of Management Analyst II and Program Management Analyst are Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Management Analyst II (MAII):
Reviews requests and inquiries of internal and external agencies and determines steps necessary for disposition.
Provides generalist management staff services including research, development, and preparation of draft policies; development of management operation/systems; project/program/policy implementation, and evaluation; preparation and presentation of written and oral reports.
Completes special studies and recommends implementation strategies.
Analyzes and reports on State and Federal legislation.
Assists in the analysis, development and implementation of budgets, proposals, policies, procedures, contracts and operations in a program area.
Interprets rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to specific program areas.
Provides specialist management staff services including fiscal/budget analysis and preparation; completion of special studies and reports; and program and special project development.
May be assigned to serve as the lead on special projects and programs.
Develops and delivers effective, engaging presentations to a wide variety of diverse audiences.
Prepares countywide biweekly salary and benefit projections and vacancy reports.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Program Management Analyst (PMA):
Serves as program management expert on behalf of the County Executive Office in a major program area.
Performs studies of existing and proposed organizational policies, procedures, and systems to determine compliance with Board of Supervisors adopted policies and makes written and oral reports on determinations regarding findings and proposed solutions; may present comprehensive findings directly to the Board of Supervisors; and may provide oversight in implementing solutions.
Analyzes programs and associated budget requests and makes recommendations.
Reviews, and coordinates fiscal control of, approved appropriations with agencies and departments assigned in a major program area.
Establishes and facilitates effective relations with, and provides administrative counsel to, agencies, departments and program operators in areas of assigned responsibility.
On behalf of the CEO, may mediate and resolve conflicts within and between program areas.
Analyzes and observes the financial aspects of operations and makes recommen dations to department or County management, new or modified courses of action to improve the effectiveness of those operations.
Prepares and presents complex financial reports and recommendations; develops and delivers effective, engaging presentations to a wide variety of diverse audiences, including the Board of Supervisors.
Performs management and analysis of program, policy, and fiscal issues.
Analyzes a comprehensive spectrum of financial functions.
Exercises independent analysis and judgment and a high degree of adaptability to develop innovative approaches for resolving complex financial issues.
Provides system administrative function for the County’s Budgeting Software.
Advises executive leadership regarding fiscal and revenue related decisions for budgetary and strategic planning; and
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Management Analyst II:
Typical qualifying experience would be some financial, management, operational and/or analytical experience in public or private organizations that has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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 or analytical experience in a public or business setting.
Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Program Management Analyst:
Typical qualifying experience would be extensive experience in government programs and/or business administration and finance which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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 organization.
Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Considerable (MAII) to thorough (PMA) knowledge of Financial Management.
Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
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.
HIGHLY DESIRED
Experience and understanding of governmental operations, revenue streams and budget system administration.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE : Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS
I t 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.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION : If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/docs/Lateral_Transfer.pdf) for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION SCREENING – qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.
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.
ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
NOTE: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination may not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent and Extra Help vacancies for this and similar positions only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Michelle Antonetty by email at Michelle.Antonetty@ventura.org or phone (805) 477-7260.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
MANAGEMENT
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU
01
This position requires delivering presentations to large audiences. Are you able and willing to perform public speaking?
Yes
No
02
Describe your experience with public speaking and delivering presentations. In your response, please include the following:
A. The type and size of audience
B. The topics you have presented on, and
C. The employer(s) in which you acquired the experience.
If you do not have experience, type "no experience."
03
Describe your experience and understanding of governmental operations, revenue streams and budget systems. Include any experience you may have with hospital budgeting and financial management.
If you do not have experience, type "no experience."
04
Describe your experience in:
A. Financial Management
B. Developing/Monitoring budgets
C. Budget Systems Implementation/Administration
D. Forecasting
E. Debt Financing and
F. Performing financial or statistical analysis
Provide details including:
• Name of employer(s)
• Your role and responsibilities
• Size of budget worked with and
• An example which illustrates your skills in each area
If you do not have experience, type "No experience."
05
Describe your experience building and facilitating productive relationships with representatives of various agencies, private business, and the public. Provide details including:
A. Name of employer(s)
B. Your role and responsibilities
C. Size of budgets worked with and
D. An example which illustrates your ability to establish a mutually beneficial relationship.
If you do not have experience, type "No experience."
06
Please list any certifications, licenses, or degrees earned which are relevant to this role. In your response, include:
A. The name of the school or institution
B. The title of the course
C. The certificate, license, or degree obtained
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ventura/jobs/newprint/4720182)
Apply
CEO Budget, Finance and Systems Analyst
Salary
$110,916.36 - $177,282.13 Annually
Location
Ventura County Government Center, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
1687CEO-24AB (MA)
Department
County Executive Office
Opening Date
11/13/2024
Closing Date
12/4/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
What We Offer
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:
General salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
Annual Leave - The candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288.08 hours after 5 years of service.
Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, § 1205).
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.
Health Insurance - Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A maximum flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually. (Effective 12/8/24 this amount will increase up to $25,558 annually.)
Flexible Spending Accounts - Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS- approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Pension Plan - Both you and the County contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
County Government
Ventura County is a "general law" county, governed by a five-member, elected–by-district Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors appoint a County Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the County budget, day-to-day operations, as well as to advise, assist and act as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board's jurisdiction.
The County Executive Office
The CEO's Office is a critical component of the County organization and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) supports the CEO by providing advice and counsel on financial matters of countywide impact and policy in relation the County's $3 billion budget and AAA credit rating. The Office is responsible for the recommendation and/or implementation of Board Policies, the preparation and administration of the County budget, facilitating and analyzing debt financing, the recruitment and retention of a high-caliber workforce and the negotiation and administration of contracts. The Office also has extensive interactions with local cities and other public jurisdictions within the County, representatives of the state and federal governments, as well as community-based organizations. In conducting business, the Office strives to provide high quality services in a fiscally prudent manner, while consistently fostering a culture of collaboration among agencies to better integrate and coordinate services as well as actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion to reflect and engage the community.
The Position
Under direction (Management Analyst II) or general direction (Program Management Analyst) of the of the Budget Director (Deputy Executive Officer) and/or County Chief Financial Officer, the CEO Budget, Finance and System Analyst monitors and evaluates compliance with Board of Supervisors adopted policies in one or more agency areas. This position may also assist with serving as a liaison for the County's budget system and provides advisory financial management and guidance to various departments and agencies.
The Ideal Candidate
The CEO’s Office is seeking a poised, professional, and seasoned Budget, Finance and System Analyst with a strong background in financial and policy analysis, functional/technical/administrative support of budget systems, cash flow and debt financing, and success managing cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator to various audiences, including elected officials and County leadership, with the ability to establish rapport and trust among stakeholders. The ideal candidate must have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently while also effectively in a team, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and ability to adapt well to change, and to take initiative when problem solving; additionally, this individual must be organized and detail oriented. The successful candidate will have the background, experience, and knowledge to demonstrate the following competencies:
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Action & Results Focused
Budget, Financial, and Data Analysis
Advanced Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
Oral and Written Communication
System Administration
Salary and Benefit Projections
Report Writing
Decision Making
Professional Impact
Relationship Building
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: County Executive Office, Finance and Budget Division
PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Management Analyst II: $110,916.36 - $155,298.12 Annually
Program Management Analyst: $126,617.68 - $177,282.13 Annually
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
The positions of Management Analyst II and Program Management Analyst are Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Management Analyst II (MAII):
Reviews requests and inquiries of internal and external agencies and determines steps necessary for disposition.
Provides generalist management staff services including research, development, and preparation of draft policies; development of management operation/systems; project/program/policy implementation, and evaluation; preparation and presentation of written and oral reports.
Completes special studies and recommends implementation strategies.
Analyzes and reports on State and Federal legislation.
Assists in the analysis, development and implementation of budgets, proposals, policies, procedures, contracts and operations in a program area.
Interprets rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to specific program areas.
Provides specialist management staff services including fiscal/budget analysis and preparation; completion of special studies and reports; and program and special project development.
May be assigned to serve as the lead on special projects and programs.
Develops and delivers effective, engaging presentations to a wide variety of diverse audiences.
Prepares countywide biweekly salary and benefit projections and vacancy reports.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Program Management Analyst (PMA):
Serves as program management expert on behalf of the County Executive Office in a major program area.
Performs studies of existing and proposed organizational policies, procedures, and systems to determine compliance with Board of Supervisors adopted policies and makes written and oral reports on determinations regarding findings and proposed solutions; may present comprehensive findings directly to the Board of Supervisors; and may provide oversight in implementing solutions.
Analyzes programs and associated budget requests and makes recommendations.
Reviews, and coordinates fiscal control of, approved appropriations with agencies and departments assigned in a major program area.
Establishes and facilitates effective relations with, and provides administrative counsel to, agencies, departments and program operators in areas of assigned responsibility.
On behalf of the CEO, may mediate and resolve conflicts within and between program areas.
Analyzes and observes the financial aspects of operations and makes recommen dations to department or County management, new or modified courses of action to improve the effectiveness of those operations.
Prepares and presents complex financial reports and recommendations; develops and delivers effective, engaging presentations to a wide variety of diverse audiences, including the Board of Supervisors.
Performs management and analysis of program, policy, and fiscal issues.
Analyzes a comprehensive spectrum of financial functions.
Exercises independent analysis and judgment and a high degree of adaptability to develop innovative approaches for resolving complex financial issues.
Provides system administrative function for the County’s Budgeting Software.
Advises executive leadership regarding fiscal and revenue related decisions for budgetary and strategic planning; and
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Management Analyst II:
Typical qualifying experience would be some financial, management, operational and/or analytical experience in public or private organizations that has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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 or analytical experience in a public or business setting.
Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Program Management Analyst:
Typical qualifying experience would be extensive experience in government programs and/or business administration and finance which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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 organization.
Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Considerable (MAII) to thorough (PMA) knowledge of Financial Management.
Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
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.
HIGHLY DESIRED
Experience and understanding of governmental operations, revenue streams and budget system administration.
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE : Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS
I t 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.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION : If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/docs/Lateral_Transfer.pdf) for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION SCREENING – qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.
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.
ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
NOTE: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination may not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent and Extra Help vacancies for this and similar positions only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Michelle Antonetty by email at Michelle.Antonetty@ventura.org or phone (805) 477-7260.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
MANAGEMENT
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU
01
This position requires delivering presentations to large audiences. Are you able and willing to perform public speaking?
Yes
No
02
Describe your experience with public speaking and delivering presentations. In your response, please include the following:
A. The type and size of audience
B. The topics you have presented on, and
C. The employer(s) in which you acquired the experience.
If you do not have experience, type "no experience."
03
Describe your experience and understanding of governmental operations, revenue streams and budget systems. Include any experience you may have with hospital budgeting and financial management.
If you do not have experience, type "no experience."
04
Describe your experience in:
A. Financial Management
B. Developing/Monitoring budgets
C. Budget Systems Implementation/Administration
D. Forecasting
E. Debt Financing and
F. Performing financial or statistical analysis
Provide details including:
• Name of employer(s)
• Your role and responsibilities
• Size of budget worked with and
• An example which illustrates your skills in each area
If you do not have experience, type "No experience."
05
Describe your experience building and facilitating productive relationships with representatives of various agencies, private business, and the public. Provide details including:
A. Name of employer(s)
B. Your role and responsibilities
C. Size of budgets worked with and
D. An example which illustrates your ability to establish a mutually beneficial relationship.
If you do not have experience, type "No experience."
06
Please list any certifications, licenses, or degrees earned which are relevant to this role. In your response, include:
A. The name of the school or institution
B. The title of the course
C. The certificate, license, or degree obtained
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email