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Job Description
The Position
OPEN EXAMINATION - ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Under general direction, this mid-management position analyzes, implements, and researches programs related to the City's budget.
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
Provides technical assistance to Departments in the formulation of budgets. Monitors budgets for various City Departments. Acts as budget liaison and the primary contact for departments on budget and accounting related matters.
Performs budget projections and variance analysis with actual versus budget data. Conducts fiscal analyses, and reviews and assists in preparing the annual adopted budget, the City's Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget, and other related documents. Complies with the Government Finance Officers Association and other Association requirements as deemed necessary for document submission.
Analyzes changing services and impacts upon fees and charges.
Assists with the development, review, and analysis of budgeted revenue estimates and fund sheets for the preliminary and final budgets.
Participates in the review and analyses of departmental budget estimates; participates in the development of preliminary and final City budget.
Performs revenue analyses and research. Researches, reviews, analyzes, and follows-up on legislation related to revenues, expenditures, and general governmental financing.
Prepares a wide variety of financial analyses, forecasts, and reports utilizing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, and other computer software programs.
Instructs other personnel and members of the public in the various elements of the City's Budget and other aspects of the City's fiscal policies and procedures.
Assists in special projects such as policy development, budget preparation, and the development and/or revision of financial procedures and systems.
Researches, investigates and analyzes departmental and interdepartmental operations and administrative problems, including fiscal/budgetary issues, organization structures, functions, record procedures involving forms, documents and payrolls, work output and workload, expense control, layout and equipment.
Assists in presenting budget information, departmental budget estimates, and capital improvement budgets to the City Council.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
Analyzes and prepares costing estimates to help resolve labor negotiations issues.
Coordinates and assists in the development of the city-wide cost allocation plan and other rate studies as needed.
Participates in the development of schedules, formats, and procedures for the annual adopted budget.
May supervise subordinate employees. May review and evaluate employees' job performance, and effectively recommend personnel action.
May drive on City business as necessary.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
One year experience as a Budget Associate with the City of Glendale or two years of increasingly responsible, professional budget experience.
Experience in a municipal or other government agency is highly desirable.
Education/Training
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid Class C California driver's license.
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certificate from the Government Finance Officers Association is highly desirable. This is an equivalent to one year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Budgetary processes and procedures.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Governmental accounting principles.
Principles of government financing and budgetary analysis.
Administrative report and presentation development.
Principles and practices of administrative research and statistical analysis
Knowledge of and skill in:
Use of computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook. PeopleSoft experience is highly desirable.
Skill in:
Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure and recommending new policies and procedures as needed.
Organizing and prioritizing assignments.
Ability to:
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
Accept constructive criticism.
Assist in the development of multi-year forecasts and other budget tools that facilitate the annual budget process.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Effectively and positively represent the City of Glendale to members of the public.
Effectively review and evaluate employees' job performance.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, other departments, subordinates and supervisors.
Follow directions from a supervisor.
Foster a teamwork environment.
Handle confidential information with discretion.
Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Maintain accuracy in completing financial and other reports.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Perform a variety of administrative and technical duties with little or minimal supervision.
Perform complex fiscal analysis, analyze budgeting and finance related issues, identify problems and alternative solutions, develop recommendations, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations.
Perform fiscal analysis.
Prepare clear and concise written administrative reports and develop presentations.
Prepare clear and concise written reports.
Provide clear work instruction.
Read, write, and comprehend directions in English.
Select, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate personnel.
Think analytically to develop solutions to complex problems as they arise.
Work independently as needed.
Other Characteristics
Willingness to:
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Initiate, recommend, and carry out personnel actions.
Work the necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks.
Note
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.
Exceptional Customer Service Policy
The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.
Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy .
Selection Process
EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the selection process. WRITTEN EXAM: (Weight pass/fail) To evaluate the applicant’s ability to be successful in this position. The exam will be relevant to the duties of this position. A pproximately the top 12 scoring candidates who achieve a minimum passing score of 70.00% on the written exam will be invited to the further stages of the examination process.
ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.
Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.
The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.
Closing Date/Time: 1/9/2026 12:00 AM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Glendale
Show moreThe City of Glendale was incorporated on February 16, 1906 and spans approximately 30.6 square miles with a current population of approximately 203,054 people (US Census 2017 Population Estimates). Located minutes away from downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Burbank, Hollywood, and Universal City, Glendale is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County and is surrounded by Southern California's leading commercial districts.
As one of its core functions, Glendale provides well-maintained streets and a variety of transportation services. The City's historic success at attracting employers is partially attributed to the result of its location at the center of four major freeways including
- the I-5 Golden State Freeway
- SR-2 Glendale Freeway
- ST-134 Ventura Freeway
- and the 210 Foothill Freeway
All these provide easy access for residents, workers, and customers from around the region. Glendale also offers its own bus services, the Beeline, with 13 routes connecting customers to Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the City of Burbank, and the Metrolink Stations in both Burbank and Glendale.
The Bob Hope Airport in Burbank serves the Los Angeles area including Glendale, Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley. It is the only airport in the greater Los Angeles area with a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles. The City of Glendale is located about 30 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX is a commerce leader and designated as a world-class airport for its convenient location, modern facilities, and superior sea/air/land connections.
Businesses and residents alike have taken advantage of Glendale's central location, reputation for safety, excellent business environment, outstanding schools, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, and growing restaurant and entertainment options. Glendale is also one of Southern California's leading office markets featuring a wide range of properties and amenities. The City has over six million square feet of office space and is home to such recognized firms as Walt Disney Imagineering, ServiceTitan, IHOP / Applebee's, DreamWorks, LegalZoom, and Public Storage.
Glendale prides itself on the quality of services it provides to the community. It is a full-service City, which includes a water and electrical department. The City operates its own power plant capable of serving the electrical needs of the entire city, although the majority of power is currently imported from other areas for cost savings. Water comes primarily from the Metropolitan Water District, along with a small portion from local wells.
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