Administrative Services Manager (Fire)

The Position

The City of Riverside Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER to fill one (1) vacancy. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification.

Under management direction, the Administrative Services Manager is to manage and coordinate diverse and complex administrative services for a department; to plan, organize, and direct budgetary, fiscal, personnel/payroll, and departmental computer operations. The incumbent will coordinate and conduct various analytical studies; to develop, establish and implement policies and procedures; to formulate programs and projects; to act for the department head as authorized; and to perform other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This management classification works under the direction of a City Department Head. The Administrative Services Manager class is distinguished from the Senior Administrative Analyst classification by the difficulty and complexity of duties, the supervision of professional staff, the managerial responsibility for an administrative services division, and the breadth of responsibility for administrative and personnel/payroll activities. This class is characterized by the responsibility to develop, manage, and coordinate the policies, programs, and financial operations of a complex organization. Incumbents exercise decision-making authority. Direct supervision is exercised over professional, technical and/or clerical staff. An incumbent may represent the Department Head before the City Council, City Manager, community groups, other City staff, and the public.

Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives management direction from assigned Department Head. Exercises supervision over professional, para-professional, technical, and clerical staff, as assigned.
Reports To: Department Head

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the department director in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures for department operations; monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures and make revisions or recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Direct and coordinate the fiscal and analytical operations of the department, which may include, but are not limited to, the functions of budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, personnel, grant preparation and analysis, contract administration, capital improvements and computer operations.
• Conduct or direct complex studies pertaining to a variety of administrative and operational problems; determines actions appropriate for improvements; advise department director on findings and methods of effective solution; prepare written reports and make presentations to various City groups and officials.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of the departmental budget; review, analyze, and compile budgets of various programs or divisions; explain needs and provide justifications for items; review and decide on expenditure requests and budget variances.
• Oversee the departmental computer operations; assist in the identification and recommendation of computer software and hardware needs, acquisition/installation, application design and implementation, and computer operation and maintenance.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of and review grant proposals for various programs and projects of the department; interface with governmental agencies regarding requirements for obtaining funds and monitoring procedures; present proposals to various boards and commissions in order to gain approval for programs and projects.
• Manage and direct personnel actions; define and resolve complex work problems; establish work standards and operational objectives in assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinate all audits related to departmental or program operation and services; explain procedures to auditors and serves as reference for questions.
• Review, interpret, and analyze new and proposed legislation; determine effect of legislation on operations and programs of the organization served; advise superiors of findings; take appropriate action in order to ensure compliance with existing rules and regulations; propose legislation on own initiative or upon request.
• Provide technical administrative support to City or departmental management, committees, or other personnel as assigned.
• Participate in the selection of professional, para-professional, technical, and clerical personnel; establish work standards; supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Meet with other City departments, agencies, and committees, community groups and public officials to coordinate and implement various projects and programs.
• May represent the Department Head in administrative services matters in the Department Head's absence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Federal, state, and local government organization.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and policies regarding local government operations.
• Principles of management, administration, and budgetary systems and procedures.
• Principles of supervision.
• Research methods and techniques, statistical and work measurements, and standards development and implementation, and report presentation.
• Personal computer operation and applications including word processing, database, and spread sheet.

Ability to:

• Analyze and supervise the systematic compilation of technical and statistical data and prepare complex reports.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, rules, and policies.
• Supervise and conduct analytical studies and prepare analytical reports of both policy and administrative matters.
• Analyze organizational and administrative problems; recommend and adopt an effective course of action.
• Present ideas, concepts and recommendations clearly and concisely in oral, written, and chart form.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff, City officials, and representatives of other governmental agencies, community leaders and the general public.
• Coordinate activities with other divisions and City departments.
• Operate personal computer and applicable software programs

Qualifications

Education: The equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration or a closely related field.

Experience: At least five years of professional administrative experience. A master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Working with large and complex contracts or bids
• Monthly budget reporting and management, and projections
• Personnel and non-personnel budget modeling
• Writing City Council reports, or similar executive summary reports, pertaining to items such as budget, major expenditures, etc.
• Processing administrative forms for personnel hiring, promotions, and transfers
• Government procurement procedures

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Resume and Letter of Interest

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:
  
  • Management and Professional Units: $150/month
  • Senior Management Unit: $175/month
  
  
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave -
  
  • Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.
  • Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 12/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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