Budget and Policy Analyst (Financial Analyst I -CPPW) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/4593800) Apply Budget and Policy Analyst (Financial Analyst I -CPPW) Salary$40.01 - $57.10 HourlyLocation 1120 SW 5th Ave, ORJob TypeRegularJob Number2024-00758BureauCity Budget OfficeOpening Date07/29/2024Closing Date8/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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The PositionAbout the positionJob Appointment: Full Time, PermanentWork Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.Work Location: Portland Building, 10th floor. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location) .Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this positionLanguage Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees (Include this for classifications identified as eligible or if bureau requests languages)Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. ?To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.Position SummaryAre you a person that enjoys conducting financial analysis, evaluating costs and benefits, preparing recommendations, and helping to solve problems? The City Budget Office (CBO) is looking to hire a Financial and Policy Analyst (Financial Analyst I) to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated and curious analytic thinker who is eager to apply their skills to conduct research and analysis on various financial, operational, and policy issues related to the City of Portland’s budget. This position will collaborate closely with budget analysts and performance staff, Council, and bureau leadership throughout the city.As a Budget and Policy Analyst you will:
Conduct objective, and comprehensive analysis of bureau and program budgets, present findings, and make recommendations on the City’s budget to bureau leadership and elected officials
Influence policy decisions by translating large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data, operational, and financial information into concise written materials and oral presentations that succinctly summarizes budget and policy choices for City Budget Office leadership, City leadership, elected officials, and other involved stakeholders.
Support complex Citywide processes, and projects related to financial issues, performance management, programmatic and operational decisions, budget development, and strategic program planning.
Assist bureaus with budget development, including serving as a resource to City bureaus in your assigned portfolio
Provide support to City Budget Office leadership and Council Office staff in supplemental and annual budget processes, including the Mayor's Proposed Budget. This includes providing recommendations and discussing key budget, policy and program considerations; researching issues, answering questions, following up on policy initiatives, acting as liaison to the bureaus; and assisting the Mayor in the development of final budget decisions.
Contribute to performance management and process improvements efforts, including analyzing, tracking, and communicating complex performance measurement data and outcomes.
About the BureauThe City Budget Office relies upon the unique experiences and knowledge of our staff to help evolve and improve our processes and deliverables, and encourages candidates with the knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. The City Budget Office is committed to empowering fiscally responsible, equitable, and anti-racist practices and decisions and encourages candidates with diverse abilities and backgrounds to apply to help us achieve these goals. Have a question?Contact Information:Loan Tran Polanco, RecruiterBureau of Human ResourcesLoan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov To QualifyThe following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Ability to perform thorough analysis of complex financial, budgetary, policy, operational, and/or organizational problems, evaluate alternatives, and reach evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.
Experience preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, budgetary, and financial data in a manner appropriate to the audience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office managers and staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
Knowledge and understanding of issues of racial and disability equity and the ability to assess potential equity impacts of policies or programs.
The Recruitment ProcessSTEP 1: Apply online between July 29, 2024 to August 12, 2024 Required Application Materials:
Resume
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips:
Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
Do not attach any additional documents.
Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of August 12, 2024
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of August 19, 2024
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. (Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used)
Step 4: Selection (Interview): August/September 2024
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
Step 5: Offer of Employment: September 2024
Step 6: Start Date: TBD
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional InformationClick here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:
City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerA Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .01 Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy. Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
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No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.
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Do you have the ability to perform thorough analysis of complex financial, budgetary, policy, operational, and/or organizational problems, evaluate alternatives, and reach evidence-based conclusions and recommendations?
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your ability to perform thorough analysis of complex financial, budgetary, policy, operational, and/or organizational problems, evaluate alternatives, and reach evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have experience preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, budgetary, and financial data in a manner appropriate to the audience?
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No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, budgetary, and financial data in a manner appropriate to the audience.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office managers and staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered in the course of work?
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office managers and staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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Do you have knowledge and understanding of issues of racial and disability equity and the ability to assess potential equity impacts of policies or programs?
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No
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Provide a detailed example(s) of your knowledge and understanding of issues of racial and disability equity and the ability to assess potential equity impacts of policies or programs.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
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