Assistant Budget Officer - Hybrid Telework

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Budget Officer (Manager II), the incumbent serves as the Assistant Budget Officer (Supervisor II), directly supervises three Supervisor Is, and indirectly supervises three analysts. The incumbent oversees a variety of difficult and complex functions and responsibilities related to the development of the November Estimate and May Revision caseload updates for the Department’s annual budget, organizational-level budgets, fiscal policy, research and expenditure forecasting in support of the administrative operation of headquarters and the state hospitals.

This position is eligible for a Recruitment and Retention Pay Differential. Please visit this link for additional information: PAY DIFFERENTIAL 412.

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Working Conditions

• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• The State’s Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State’s mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $325 per month in 2025.
• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11 floor high rise building.

Special Requirements

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and perform well under pressure while working in a fast paced and multitasking environment.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead a team of professionals to meet organizational benchmarks.
• Knowledge of state government and budgeting processes, including the Legislative budget process.
• Ability to develop staff and motivate team members to reach their potential.
• Demonstrate a high degree of independence, initiative, and responsibility in successfully performing assigned job duties.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

Please address the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) below. The SOQ must be no more than two-page in length using 12-point Arial font, 1 inch margins, single-spaced. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e., respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.

1. Describe your demonstrated ability to analyze complex budgetary and fiscal matters, and clearly communicate recommendations for effective courses of action.
2. Describe your experience in personnel management and leadership which demonstrates your ability to plan, organize and direct staff, and your knowledge of staff training and development, motivation, recognition, and performance management.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other -

  Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern with education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Please review information regarding foreign transcripts in the Special Requirements section.

  Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience may state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.