Budget Analyst

Job Description and Duties

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for this Analyst l job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4774

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located at:
1416 9th Street 12th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814.
The Budget Office is located at the newly renovated Labor Agency Building in Downtown Sacramento.
The incumbent works 40 hours per week in a cubicle in an office setting that is air-conditioned with elevator access and natural and artificial lighting. Typical work requires prolonged use of a computer, as well as interaction with co-workers. Travel may occasionally be required for meetings, training, etc. Partial telework is available as approved by the Department.

Additional Documents

Position Details
Department Information

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.

Special Requirements

A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED.

The SOQ must be in 11-point Arial font and be limited to no more than two (2) pages. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the numbered items below prior to the response.

• Please describe your experience with analyzing data. Provide specific examples.
• Please describe your proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel. Describe any relevant work or educational experience in Excel. How many years of experience do you have using Excel? What functions in Excel can you perform?
• Please describe your experience preparing written summaries, analyses and/or recommendations.

Desirable Qualifications

• Budget development experience.
• Proficient w/ Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proficient w/ Peoplesoft and Hyperion.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience generating ad hoc reports and performing data analysis.
• Experience forecasting revenues and expenditures.
• Experience in analysis of proposed legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting processes and procedures.
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with others.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and workload management skills
• Ability to read and comprehend technical documents such as policies, procedures, standards, regulations, statutes, technical reports, and contracts.
• Ability to extract relevant facts and information from documents in order to perform project planning, problem solving, or summarize information both verbally and in writing to a wide array of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Cross Training Available
• Potential for future upward mobility in Budget Office that is expanding to meet growing customer service needs
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Sick and Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule
• 401(k) & 457 plans (Savingsplus)
• Retailer (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Group Legal
• Public Transit Subsidy

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Certification Unit
(800) 564-0771
cert@dir.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

Diversity and Inclusion Office
(916) 559-6999
DIO@dir.ca.gov

Additional Information

• Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.
• Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.
• If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.
• Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.
• Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey
• DIR Mission and Core Values

Our mission is to protect and improve the welfare and working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR is also committed to ensuring that all employers comply with labor laws in California to support a fair and thriving business environment.

Integrity

We fulfill the promise of our mission through fair, honest and ethical behavior.

Service

We are committed to responsibly serving the public and value their trust.

Respect

We treat others with dignity, courtesy and consideration.

Quality

We take pride in providing the public with accurate and timely services.

Transparency

We conduct ourselves with openness and accountability in all aspects of our work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.