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Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-8440-03
Department: City Manager
Division: City Manager-Office of Sustainability
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
We are currently accepting applications for the position of Sustainability Analyst* to fill one (1) vacancy in the Office of Sustainability. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Sustainability Analyst will support the development, implementation and monitoring of several transformative efforts underway in 2024 including a Climate Action and Adaption Plan, Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Plan, capital projects like the LEED Gold Museum expansion, the Northside Ag Innovation Center, Citywide Tree Inventory, organic waste diversion program, co-digestion project, Eastside Climate Collaborative Transformative Climate Community project and many more. This is an exciting career opportunity to support the efforts of an award-winning City.
The City of Riverside's extraordinary efforts in sustainability have contributed to the City receiving awards for its green fleet, local food system program, waste to energy co-digestion, complete streets, community engagement, climate action plan and, after a statewide competition, was selected for the Southern California Headquarters of the California Air Resources Board, which is the largest LEED Platinum Net Zero building on the planet. The City's sustainability efforts began in 2005 with the creation of a Clean and Green Taskforce, 2007 Sustainability Policy Statement, its first LEED certified building in 2010, a subregional Climate Action Plan in 2014, and the City's first Climate Action Plan in January 2016.
The Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan, approved by the City Council in 2020, established the City's map for desired outcomes in Sustainability including the Environmental Stewardship strategic priority, which includes six goals: a zero-carbon electric grid, management of water resources, healthy air quality, waste reduction, natural land management and community-wide carbon neutrality by 2040. The City Council approved an Office of Sustainability (2020) within the City Manager's Office with a core of existing staff and, more recently, approved the addition of two full-time personnel.
Under general supervision, the Sustainability Analyst will assist with preparation of revenue estimates; assist in monitoring performance criteria for work programs of City departments; perform specialized work in finance and budget analysis, preparation, administration and reports; perform a variety of studies and research relative to programs and their financial support; provide financial/budgetary staff support to a large department; and perform related work as required.
* Sustainability Analyst is a working title; official job classification is
Work Performed
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field. Additional professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: One year of experience in governmental budgetary, finance, and revenue analysis and projections activities, preferably in municipal government.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
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:
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.
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:
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.
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Please indicate if you have a degree, or equivalent coursework, in any of the following areas. Check all that apply.
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Please indicate the amount of experience you possess in governmental budgetary, finance, and revenue analysis and projections activities, preferably in municipal government.
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Do you have experience managing City/Municipal projects?
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Have you had experience conveying ecological/climatic principals, environmental regulations and related information to the public?
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide a brief overview of your experience. If you answered "no", please indicate N/A.
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Please indicate the type of valid driver's license you currently possess.
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed...
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-8440-03
Department: City Manager
Division: City Manager-Office of Sustainability
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
We are currently accepting applications for the position of Sustainability Analyst* to fill one (1) vacancy in the Office of Sustainability. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Sustainability Analyst will support the development, implementation and monitoring of several transformative efforts underway in 2024 including a Climate Action and Adaption Plan, Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Plan, capital projects like the LEED Gold Museum expansion, the Northside Ag Innovation Center, Citywide Tree Inventory, organic waste diversion program, co-digestion project, Eastside Climate Collaborative Transformative Climate Community project and many more. This is an exciting career opportunity to support the efforts of an award-winning City.
The City of Riverside's extraordinary efforts in sustainability have contributed to the City receiving awards for its green fleet, local food system program, waste to energy co-digestion, complete streets, community engagement, climate action plan and, after a statewide competition, was selected for the Southern California Headquarters of the California Air Resources Board, which is the largest LEED Platinum Net Zero building on the planet. The City's sustainability efforts began in 2005 with the creation of a Clean and Green Taskforce, 2007 Sustainability Policy Statement, its first LEED certified building in 2010, a subregional Climate Action Plan in 2014, and the City's first Climate Action Plan in January 2016.
The Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan, approved by the City Council in 2020, established the City's map for desired outcomes in Sustainability including the Environmental Stewardship strategic priority, which includes six goals: a zero-carbon electric grid, management of water resources, healthy air quality, waste reduction, natural land management and community-wide carbon neutrality by 2040. The City Council approved an Office of Sustainability (2020) within the City Manager's Office with a core of existing staff and, more recently, approved the addition of two full-time personnel.
Under general supervision, the Sustainability Analyst will assist with preparation of revenue estimates; assist in monitoring performance criteria for work programs of City departments; perform specialized work in finance and budget analysis, preparation, administration and reports; perform a variety of studies and research relative to programs and their financial support; provide financial/budgetary staff support to a large department; and perform related work as required.
* Sustainability Analyst is a working title; official job classification is
Work Performed
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Participate in staff research and analyses activities of moderate difficulty concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations, procedures and policies; make recommendations for departmental and city policy.
- Assist with the developing, implementing, projecting and monitoring revenue and expense related activities for city programs and contracted services.
- Participate in the analysis and control of budget expenditures.
- Participate in the development of management information systems and processes.
- Provide technical assistance to departments and/or divisions in the formulation of budget requests.
- Participate in research and analyses activities concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations and policies.
- Prepare council reports, statistical tables, charts and graphs.
- Lead and coordinate work projects of para-professional, technical and administrative support staff.
- May supervise technical and administrative support staff.
Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field. Additional professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: One year of experience in governmental budgetary, finance, and revenue analysis and projections activities, preferably in municipal government.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
- Experience managing City/Municipal projects
- A degree in environmental science, environmental policy, sustainability, data analytics, engineering or related combination
- Experience in conveying ecological/climatic principals, environmental regulations and related information to the public
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
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.
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 $1,516 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
- Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 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 contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
- Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
- 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 - 64 hrs per fiscal year.
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
01
Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I understand
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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.
- Less than a High School Diploma or GED
- High School diploma or GED
- Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
- Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
- Master's degree
- PhD
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Please indicate if you have a degree, or equivalent coursework, in any of the following areas. Check all that apply.
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Policy
- Sustainability
- Data Analytics
- Engineering
- A related combination
- None of the above.
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Please indicate the amount of experience you possess in governmental budgetary, finance, and revenue analysis and projections activities, preferably in municipal government.
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year / Less than 2 years
- More than 2 years / Less than 3 years
- 3 years, or more
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Do you have experience managing City/Municipal projects?
- Yes
- No
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Have you had experience conveying ecological/climatic principals, environmental regulations and related information to the public?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide a brief overview of your experience. If you answered "no", please indicate N/A.
08
Please indicate the type of valid driver's license you currently possess.
- None
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- Out of State License
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed...
