FISCAL ANALYST
San Bernardino, CA 
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The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is seeking a qualified Fiscal Analyst. Fiscal analysts are pivotal in ensuring financial stability and strategic decision-making within organizations. Join our team as a fiscal analyst and dive into the intricate world of financial data analysis and forecasting, where your expertise will drive fiscal responsibility and organizational growth.
SALARY UPDATES
Effective the first full pay period on October 2024, the salary range will increase by 3% ; approximate salary range $86,070 - $109,958 annually.

Benefits Highlights
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TELEWORK/ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE OPPORTUNITY
This position is eligible for a combination of telework and on-site work assignments OR an alternative (9/80) schedule after successful completion of the probationary period. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs.
Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded immediately, without prior notice, based on the needs of the San Bernardino County Superior Court.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Fiscal Analyst plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in the work of staff providing a variety of professional and advanced level research and analytical activities in support of the Court's Financial Services Department. This includes forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis of financial data to support decision-making processes which includes creating dashboards and data visualization tools to facilitate decision making and collaborates with other analysts within the organization to improve data analysis; may provide training or support for implementation of new Financial Services programs, policies, and legislation. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial modeling, and local government financial operations.

The official classification is Management Analyst II and is currently under review. For full position details, please view the .




Essential Functions

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
  1. Performs difficult or complex analytical work and project management responsibilities that may involve sensitive issues requiring resolution and court-wide impact; work is often assigned on a project basis, and usually culminates in recommendations communicated to judicial leaders and executive management. Some projects may be assigned on a long-term or on-going basis.
  2. Provides technical assistance to Court Management by conducting research and drafting documents and materials for review; develops data collection tools, including surveys and questionnaires; analyzes program and operational data and develops recommendations to improve productivity and effectiveness.
  3. Work with or serve as a subject-matter expert for a variety of projects and provides project support to committees and project chairs, including support for the case management systems and JBSIS; gathers and compiles data from various sources; analyzes data, including budget, statistical and operational needs; explains processes and techniques, monitors information, evaluates possible courses of actions and outcomes, and develops workflow and productivity plans.
  4. Track, monitor and advise management of the status of and changes in current and/or pending legislation; researches and makes policy recommendations; drafts legislative proposals.
  5. Undertakes a variety of administrative and operational studies including cost/benefit analysis, equipment usage, staffing patterns, work flow optimization and space utilization; prepares special management reports by compiling, evaluating, interpreting and reporting on current and projected results of operational, financial and administrative activities.
  6. Represents the court in designated meetings; participates in committees and/or task forces involving court administration, management, and fiscal/budgetary and personnel matters; coordinates with county and state management staff.
  7. Prepares and reviews grant proposals; prepares claims for reimbursement for grant and state programs; interfaces with governmental agencies regarding requirements for obtaining funds.
  8. May function as a project lead or manage small programs involving management and operational issues; develops project priorities, plans and schedules; monitors project progress and provides status reports; develops, recommends and implements project changes; research new innovative trends and introduces programs to meet the Court's needs; evaluates program effectiveness and recommends that program improvements, expansion, or termination as needed.
  9. Plans, organizes and facilitates training events and conferences; develops training matrix, manages budgets; meets and makes arrangements with vendors; creates and monitors registration processes, answers inquiries from potential attendees and purchases necessary supplies following established procedures.
  10. Drafts a wide variety of materials on assigned issues, including reports, procedures, manuals, handouts, publications, brochures, press releases, newsletters, flyers, communications memoranda, graphs and charts for presentations, proposed policy changes and other materials.
  11. Prepare statistical reports and conduct analysis and validate data to comply with state reporting and funding requirements and perform some trend analysis.
  12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in public or business administration, criminal justice, court administration or a closely related field, and at least three (3) years of professional experience performing statistical analysis, special studies or complex program/project management responsibilities. Experience in a trial court is preferred.

A master's degree in one of the above fields will be accepted for one (1) year of experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance program.

In addition to the knowledge and abilities for Management Analyst I:
Knowledge of:
  • Principles of public administration and management;
  • Principles, practices, and applications of statistical methods, systems, economic, and procedural analysis and research methods;
  • Functions and operations of the Superior Court;
  • Court policy issues, such as legislative proposals, statewide budget and governance policy;
  • Principles, tools and techniques of project planning and management;
  • Principles of cost/benefit and statistical analysis, accounting, budget preparation, purchasing, planning and personnel administration;
  • Court ordinances, codes, procedures and practices regarding computer hardware, software and data security;
  • Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation;
  • Court and/or departmental business processes commonly supported by applications;
  • Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.
Ability to:
  • Analyze procedural, operational, financial or budgetary problems, evaluate alternatives and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations;
  • Collect, evaluate and interpret data, either in statistical or narrative form;
  • Conduct and facilitate meetings; create and deliver presentations;
  • Gain the cooperation of associates, officials and the public;
  • Work with minimal direction and under strict time constraints and competing priorities;
  • Solve problems and make effective decisions;
  • Manage and coordinate work groups and court-wide projects;
  • Deal with sensitive, complex and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy;
  • Organize, set priorities and exercise sound, independent judgment within areas of responsibility;
  • Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other documents appropriate to the audience;
  • Operate a computer and use standard business and operations support software;
  • Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, ordinances and technology policies;
  • Read and interpret legislation and regulations;
  • Represent the court effectively in dealings with vendors and contractors;
  • Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively before the policy and decision-making bodies;
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers such as judges, the Judicial Council, CJER and justice partners.
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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questions.

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all pertinent work experience. When listing court experience, please include the dates and classification of each position held if there is more than one.

Selection Process
  1. Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates with minimum qualifications and/or desirables. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
  2. Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
  3. Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.
All candidates will be notified of their status via email at each process step. Additional steps in the selection process will include a background check and a reference check.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email at careers. Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.

Physical Characteristics

The physical and mental demands described in the are representative of those that employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Superior Court of San Bernardino
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$83,563.48 - $106,756.26 Annually
Required Experience
3 years
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