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:
Extensive knowledge of the State budgetary process and all its policies, processes, technical operations, terms, methodologies, or managing the budget process for a city/local government. Due to the complexity of the Department’s programs and funding sources, the incumbent should also have experience developing baseline budgets, preparing, and reviewing budget requests, and analyzing legislation to determine financial impacts.
Possess demonstrated management capabilities, including the ability to lead and motivate groups, develop, and maintain relationships, set priorities, develop objectives, and monitor the performance of a highly technical operation under stressful conditions. Able to direct staff and plan for workloads to meet short timeframes. The individual must have good communication skills, both written and verbal, to be effective in dealing with the executive and program staff of the Department, representatives of the control agencies, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office.