Financial Analyst III

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Financial Analyst III

Salary

$72,530.00 - $131,248.00 Annually

Location

OR, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2019-00812

Bureau

OMF-Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services

Opening Date

09/02/2019

Closing Date

9/13/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

75

The Position



The Revenue Division of the Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services is excited to announce one Financial Analyst III opening.

This recruitment will remain open until 75 applications have been received or until the posted closing date, Friday, September 13, 2019, whichever comes first.  Applications received after the 75 application limit has been reached will not be included in this recruitment process.

The Financial Analyst III is responsible for performing complex financial and management analysis related to the budget and operations of the Revenue Division and supervising the staff that administer the City Lien Docket which includes the assessment, financing, billing, collections and foreclosure activities of the City.
 
The position also oversees the accounting group that processes and reconciles the daily receipts of the division as well as the Central Accounts Receivable functions of the City. Key responsibilities include developing, reporting and monitoring the Division's operations budget and the budgets of various City funds managed by the Revenue Division.
 
As part of this role, the analyst leads and performs complex financial, budgetary, statistical and management analysis. The position assists the Division's management team in the development of sound, professional recommendations regarding budget issues and various business process improvements.
 
ABOUT THE BUREAU OF REVENUE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES:
The Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services (BRFS) is overseen by the City's Chief Financial Officer and provides centralized financial services, revenue collection, business regulation, financial reporting and compliance to all City bureaus. BRFS is an organization of 170 employees with an annual operating budget of $77 million, and includes the seven divisions of Accounting, Debt Management, Grants Management, Procurement Services, Revenue, Risk, and Treasury. For more information regarding BRFS click here (www.portlandoregon.gov/brfs).

WHY JOIN THE CITY OF PORTLAND? 
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
  1. Thorough knowledge and experience applying the principles, practices, and methods of municipal budget development, public sector financial management, and financial and public policy analysis.
  2. Ability and experience developing and managing an organization's budget, preparing revenue and expenditure analysis, and budget status and monitoring reports.
  3. Ability and experience preparing reports, presentations and other communications on complex financial and management issues for a variety of audiences.
  4. Ability and experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers and staff both within and outside of the organization.
  5. Ability and experience developing and implementing business process improvements.

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in your resume and responses to the supplemental questions weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.  

Recruitment Timeline:
  • Posting:   09/02/19 - 09/13/19
  • Applications Reviewed:   week of 09/16/19
  • Eligible List:   week of 09/23/19
  • Selection Phase Begins:   Tentatively the week of 10/07/19
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change
 
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional resume and responses to the supplemental questions online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions: Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
  • Your  responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
  • Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
  • If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.

Applications for this position will be accepted, online, until 75 completed applications have been received, but will close no later than 11:59 PM, on September 13, 2019, whichever comes first.   Do not attach materials not requested.  Applications received after the 75 application limit has been reached will not be included in this recruitment process.   E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Additional Information

Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
 
Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
 
ADA Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.



Questions?
Teresa Dahrens, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
Teresa.Dahrens@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4516
 

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
 
This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefts may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.  

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Benefits & Wellness Office at 503-823-6031.
 
  • A choice of two medical/vision plans and two dental plans.
  • Coverage is available to benefits-eligible employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26.
  • For full time employees, the City pays 95% of the cost of coverage, you pay 5%.
  • The part-time employees' cost is pro-rated based on the number of hours in the employee's regular work schedule.
  • We offer many on-site fitness center locations and classes, stretching,
  • discounts to local fitness clubs,
  • smoking cessation benefits,
  • chronic care coaching programs,
  • worksite wellness screenings and flu shots.
  • Basic life insurance at no cost to full time employees.
  • Levels of coverage are based on bargaining units, employment status and/or annual salaries.
    • Supplemental life insurance - employees may purchase up to $500,000 for themselves
    • up to $300,000 for their spouse or domestic partner.
    • up to $25,000 for dependent children.
    • This coverage is portable upon retirement or separation. There are some limitations on coverage level.
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Long Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of your basic monthly earnings up to $3,333 per month.
  • The benefit is available 60 days from the onset of the approved disability, or exhaustion of sick leave, whichever is later.
  • Preexisting condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential counseling services for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Effective July 1, 2013, the plan provides up to five free visits per year. 
  • Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) allows you to make pre-tax contributions to your account to pay for eligible medical/dental/vision expenses which are not paid by your health insurance (deductibles, co-pays, etc.) 
  • Dependent Care Account Program (DCAP) allows you to pay for your eligible dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The maximum allowable you may contribute to this plan is $5,000. 
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
    • The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
    • Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.) 
  • Option to contribute a portion of your earnings on a pre-tax basis to the City's Deferred Compensation Program.
Paid Leave
  • 80 hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase over time. 
  • Sick leave typically accrues at the rate of 104 hours each year
  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • three personal days accrue each year
Family Medical Leave

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.
 
  • City's TRIP Reduction Incentive Program (for transportation options)

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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.

A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history.

All of the supplemental questions below that are specifically listed in the "To Qualify" section are required for this position. Please provide unique responses for each question that specifically address the qualification(s). Answering "No", "See resume", or entering "N/A" in the open text field to any of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from further consideration.

If you are requesting veterans preference, please be sure to not only select that you are a veteran, but also upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all of the information listed above?
  • Yes
  • No
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
03
Do you possess a thorough knowledge and experience applying the principles, practices, and methods of municipal budget development, public sector financial management, and financial and public policy analysis?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe, in detail, your thorough knowledge and experience applying the principles, practices, and methods of municipal budget development, public sector financial management, and financial and public policy analysis.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as,
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
05
Do you possess the ability and experience developing and managing an organization's budget, preparing revenue and expenditure analysis, and budget status and monitoring reports?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe, in detail, your ability and experience developing and managing an organization's budget, preparing revenue and expenditure analysis, and budget status and monitoring reports.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as,
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
07
Do you possess the ability and experience preparing reports, presentations and other communications on complex financial and management issues for a variety of audiences?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe, in detail, your ability and experience preparing reports, presentations and other communications on complex financial and management issues for a variety of audiences.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as,
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
09
Do you possess the ability and experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers and staff both within and outside of the organization?
  • Yes
  • No
10
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe, in detail, your ability and experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers and staff both within and outside of the organization.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as,
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
11
Do you possess the ability and experience developing and implementing business process improvements?
  • Yes
  • No
12
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe, in detail, your ability and experience developing and implementing business process improvements.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as,
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)

Required Question

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