| Class & Title: | 1825 Principal Administrative Analyst II |
| Annual Salary: | $96,278.00 - $117,000.00 Annually |
| Department: | Financial Services |
| Location: | San Francisco, CA |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent Recruitment |
| Closing Date: | 12/4/08 |
Applicants who applied under the terms of the announcements issued September 4, 2008 and September 22, 2008 need not re-apply.
SALARY RANGE (approximate):
$46.29 – 56.25 Hourly $3,703 - $4,500 Bi-weekly $96,278 - $117,000 Annually;
$99,736 - $121,212 Annually (Effective December 27, 2008)
Final filing date: December 4, 2008
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.
The current position is located at San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The eligible list resulting from this examination may be utilized for future positions in this class in other City departments.
Position Description: Under general administrative direction, the Principal Administrative Analyst of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is responsible for developing and implementing financial procedures; forecasting and monitoring revenue and expenditure budgets of SFPUC including revenue rates; conducts a wide variety of analytical studies related to assessment of operational effectiveness, financial and market risk, price sensitivity, and other complex studies as assigned; develops annual and multi-year financial plans; identifies financial constraints and develops, evaluates or recommends policies and procedures to improve financial performance, mitigate risks, increase revenues and decrease costs; writes a variety of documents including reports; work plans; general correspondence; operating, financial and marketing plans, program descriptions, operating procedures and policy recommendations; forecasts and tracks capital investment needs; optimize debt structure; seek alternative financing sources; stay current on industry trends and best practices; prepares regular reports of the financial condition of SFPUC, and performs a variety of complex budgetary, financial and legislative analysis; makes presentations to management, commissions and other water agencies. Essential functions include: Perform complex revenue and expenditure forecasting and historical trend analysis; research and respond to informational requests on SFPUC’s capital investments; forecast and track capital investment needs; optimize debt structure and seek alternate financing sources; prepare presentations and reports regarding debt structure and alternative financing sources that are clear and concise; establish, maintain and foster harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; manage the stress of last minute projects in a fast-paced environment effectively and efficiently so that others are not negatively impacted; and other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND eight years of experience in complex budget analysis, financial/fiscal analysis, economic analysis, contract administration, or legislative/administrative policy analysis; OR
2. Possession of a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public or Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university AND six years
experience in complex budget analysis, financial/fiscal analysis, economic analysis, contract administration, or legislative/administrative policy analysis.
Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated strong analytical, planning, organizational, presentation and supervisory skills and abilities; knowledge of various research methodologies and ability to determine which are appropriate to SFPUC debt management; experience with forecasting models and ability to perform statistical analysis; strong oral and written communication; and advanced spreadsheets and integrated database skills.
How To Apply:
We encourage applicants to apply on-line. Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process by registering an account.
• Click and select the desired job announcement
• Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
• Click on “I am a New User”
• Follow instructions given on the screen
If you are unable to apply on-line, you may file a scannable City and County of San Francisco application beginning November 20, 2008. Application material may be hand-delivered or mailed to Department of Human Resources Attn. 1825 Principal Administrative Analyst II, 44 Gough Street San Francisco, CA 94103.
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Receipt of applications will close December 4, 2008 at 11:59 p.m.
Verification:
1. Verification of experience/education may be required at later date. If verification is required, failure to provide it may result in disqualification from the selection process.
2. All statements made on the application or subsequent documents required under this examination are subject to verification.
Selection Procedure :
Training and Experience:
Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight = 100%): Candidates’ training and experience will be evaluated and rated in terms of duration and relevance to job-related knowledge, skills and abilities for ranked placement on the eligible list.
Certification Rule: The certification rule will be Rule of the List. The Department may administer additional selection procedures before making a final hiring decision.
Notes:
1. Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted. Submitted documents become a permanent part of the exam record and will not be returned. The department may require applicants to present additional material at the time of appointment and/or at a later date.
2. Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact the analyst by phone (415) 554-1660 (voice) or if hearing impaired, (415) 554-1672 (TDD) or in writing at the address listed above as soon as possible.
3. Position Based Tests are administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A. General information concerning City and County of San Francisco employment policies and procedures may be found in the pamphlet entitled “Important Employment Information for Position Based Testing”. This information is part of the terms of this announcement. The pamphlet is available at the Department of Human Resources Information Center, 44 Gough Street or online at http://www.sfgov.org/site/dhr_page.asp?id=41734.
4. The job description and minimum qualifications specified on this announcement are appealable to the Civil Service Commission. Appeals of these provisions must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. Refer to Civil Service Commission Rule 111A, Article VIII.
5. All other provisions of this announcement except for the Certification Rule are appealable to the Human Resources Director. Appeals of these provisions must be filed within five business days with the examination analyst listed on this announcement.
6. Per Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5, the Human Resources Director may approve the use of the eligible list resulting from this examination for Permanent Civil Service appointments to other positions in the same or similar classes.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS:
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Combined Entrance and Promotive – 1825
Reissued: November 20, 2008 (to broaden the applicant pool)
Reissued and amended: September 22, 2008
For revision of selection procedure
Issued: September 22, 2008
Announcement No: 055102
Team: PUC/tp (415) 554-1660
Micki Callahan
Human Resources Director
