Dept. of Finance, California - Due Mar 19

The Department of Finance (Finance) invites you to apply for the position of Assistant Finance Budget Analyst.  Finance is holding an open examination for positions in Sacramento, California.  Current employment with the State of California is not required. 

The first step in the application process is submitting a standard state application form (https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf) no later than March 19, 2014, the last day of the application period to the address below. 

We are looking for high-performing individuals who are interested in being part of a professional and respected team that advises the Governor’s Office on policy and budget issues.  Finance analysts play a key role in helping to shape public policy decisions, the state budget, and legislation in areas such as health care, education, environmental regulation, and public safety.  As a Finance analyst, you will have an opportunity to work on issues that impact the people of California and often carry national policy implications. 

Below is a link to the job bulletin that highlights the duties of the position and the benefits of being a Finance Budget Analyst:
http://www.dof.ca.gov/career_opportunities/working-finance/documents/brchr-FBA_2_14.pdf
You can also access our Exam Bulletin which describes the minimum qualifications and application process for the Assistant Finance Budget Analyst: 
http://www.dof.ca.gov/career_opportunities/current/documents/Assistant_FBA_Bulletin_FFD_3-14-14.pdf
Anyone within six months of obtaining a Masters’ degree is eligible to apply. 

Benefits of being a Finance Budget Analyst:
• Analysts work in a fast-paced, high energy environment tackling the State’s toughest policy challenges.
• Analysts make valuable connections with department executives, Governor's staff, and legislative staff.
• Finance provides an excellent career path.  There are many opportunities for promotion within the department and Finance Budget Analysts are sought after by Executive Branch departments and the Legislature.

Reasons to move to Sacramento:
• The weather!  Sacramento has a temperate climate most months with the exception of mid-summer months when it can be hot.
• Midtown Sacramento is home to many restaurants and is a convenient and short walk to work (http://www.exploremidtown.org/).
• Tahoe, San Francisco, and wine country (for the beauty, not the drink) are each 90 minutes away.
• Some of the best white water rafting, snowboarding, and mountain biking in the state are less than an hour away.
• One of the most diverse cities in the nation:  http://www.s4.brown.edu/us2010/Data/Report/report08292012.pdf 
• We have reasonably-priced housing.
• To learn more about what Sacramento has to offer, please see the following New York Times article:  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/01/travel/01hours.html

The Finance Budget Analyst is a civil service (non-political) position, which involves a multi-step application process.  Though the application process can seem lengthy, it is designed ensure fairness in selecting candidates based on merit.  The first step in the application process is submitting a standard state application form no later than March 19, 2014, the last day of the application period.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an e-mail inviting them to complete an online Supplemental Application.  Applicants who successfully complete the Supplemental Application will be invited to Sacramento for a math and writing exam; scheduled for late March or April.  Same-day interviews will be held for applicants who pass the math and writing exam.  Finance will likely begin making job offers within a couple weeks of interviews.

If you have any questions about the position or want to learn more about the Department of Finance, please feel free to contact me at (916) 327-0103 (x3029), or Jeanna Wimberly, our Recruitment Officer at (916) 445-3274.