Job Posting: Financial and Performance Evaluator III

Department of Finance

JC-459853
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Financial and Performance Evaluator III
FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATOR III, DEPT OF FINANCE

$7,311.00 - $9,537.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/31/2024

Job Description and Duties

The Financial and Performance Evaluator III is the working specialist or super-journeyperson level. Under general direction, incumbents independently and proficiently handle the most complex, visible, and/or sensitive assignments. Incumbents in this series are typically specialists who have demonstrated strong analytical abilities and a comprehensive understanding of a broad range of financial and program issues, including standards and criteria issued by authoritative bodies. Specialists at this level develop expertise and serve as a resource in specific fiscal and program areas. Incumbents assist in staff development and serve in a lead capacity over lower-level staff.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-459853
Position #(s):
300-775-5427-XXX
Working Title:
Financial and Performance Evaluator III
Classification:
FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATOR III, DEPT OF FINANCE
$7,311.00 - $9,537.00
Note: This position is eligible for an additional recruitment and retention pay differential (5% in the first year in the Financial and Performance Evaluator series, and 10% beginning in the second year).
# of Positions:
4
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and with the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration. Look no further, apply today!
Department Website: https://dof.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – in person interviews may be offered if conditions permit.

Finance operates under a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office (report to headquarters) for a minimum of two days during the workweek. The hybrid policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required at management's discretion.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/31/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Attn: Nguyet Nguyen
915 L Street, Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Nguyet Nguyen
915 L Street, Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814
Human Resource Office is closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) daily.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • School Transcripts
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of:
  • General standards and criteria issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Government Accountability Office, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and other authoritative bodies.
  • Broad range of analytical and evaluative techniques to research and evaluate complex and sensitive assignments.
  • Project development and management skills and techniques to coordinate work assignments.
  • Leadership and coaching principles and practices to develop staff.
  • Microsoft Office Suite applications and audit management software i.e.TeamMate +
  • Office administrative standards, procedures, core values, and policies to complete high quality work products.
Ability to:
  • Exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, independence, responsibility, and leadership on all assignments.
  • Plan, manage, and complete the work of specialized, complex, sensitive, and/or open-ended assignments independently and within time and fiscal budget requirements.
  • Analyze and research complex issues, develop and evaluate alternatives, make decisions, and recommend effective courses of action.
  • Identify risks and deficiencies in various programmatic/technical areas, and determine cost-effective solutions.
  • Develop and recommend changes in assignment scope based on ongoing evaluation.
  • Obtain, interpret, and apply relevant and authoritative criteria.
  • Effectively review and edit written work products.
  • Communicate in a logical, clear, concise, persuasive, and professional manner during complex, contentious, and/or sensitive situations.
  • Effectively train and provide specialized subject-matter guidance and constructive feedback to staff, clients, and others.
  • Acquire and develop skills in specific technical and complex subjects.
  • Travel and work away from the headquarters office on overnight or multiple-day trips on a continuous basis; work extended hours during peak times; be available and willing to work the hours OSAE determines are necessary to meet its operational needs; lift and carry luggage, files and documentation, and portable laptop computer equipment.
  • Emulate, promote, and support Finance’s mission, and comply with office policies and procedures and Finance’s core values.

Benefits

For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

 

Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:   

 

  • Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
  • Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance’s website here.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://dof.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Nguyet Nguyen
(916) 323-4071
Nguyet.Nguyen@dof.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Cheryl McCormick
(916) 322-2985
Cheryl.McCormick@dof.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Larissa Stockton
(916) 445-3368
Larissa.Stockton@dof.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

To establish eligibility for the Financial and Performance Evaluator (FPE) III classification, you must take and pass the online Staff Management Auditor exam and meet the minimum qualifications for both the FPE III and Staff Management Auditor classifications to be eligible for appointment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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