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MANAGEMENT ANALYST - WATER ENGINEERING

"City of Riverside, CA"

Riverside, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,704–$108,660 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Capital Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Operations, Conferences, Contract Management, Cost Allocation, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Data Entry, Data Import/Export, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Finance Software, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Support, Forecasting, Government, Grant Writing, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Legal, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Excel, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, Oracle, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Public Administration, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Revenue Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Schedule Development, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Riverside, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Salary : $70,704.00 - $108,660.00 Annually
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-8440-01
Department: Public Utilities-Water
Division: PU-WATER UTILITY - ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of MANAGEMENT ANALYST - WATER ENGINEERING to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general supervision, the Management Analyst is to assist with preparation of revenue estimates. The Management Analyst is to assist in monitoring performance criteria for work programs of City departments, to perform specialized work in finance and budget analysis, preparation, administration and reports and to perform a variety of studies and research relative to programs and their financial support. The incumbent is to provide financial/budgetary staff support to a large department and to perform related work as required.
**For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.
Work Performed

  • 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.
In addition to the above duties, when assigned to the Finance Department:
  • Participate in staff research and analyses activities regarding various financial related projects, such as development impact on city services and costs thereof; analyses of changing services and impacts upon fees and charges; analyses of alternative methods of financing; and review and follow-up of federal and state proposed and implemented legislation.
  • Assist with the development, review and analysis of budgeted revenue estimates, and fund sheets for the preliminary and final budgets.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual cost control study and cost allocation plan reports.
  • On a regular basis, update the City's User Fee study and prepare internal service fund allocations for the budget.
In addition to the above duties, when assigned to the Office of Budget and Management:
  • Participate in the development of schedules, format and procedures for budget preparation and control.
  • Participate in the review and analyses of departmental budget estimates; participate in the development of preliminary and final City budgets.
  • Assist in presenting and justifying the annual operating and revenues, departmental budget estimates, and capital improvement budgets to the City Council.
  • Participate in budget conferences and make recommendations on budget requests.
In addition to the above duties, when assigned to other large Departments:
  • Participate in the coordination of fiscal and analytical operations of the department, which may include, but are not limited to, the functions of budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, personnel, grant preparation and analysis, contract administration, capital improvements, and computer operations.
  • Participate in the preparation of the departmental budget; review, analyze, and compile budgets of various programs or divisions; explain needs and provide justifications for items; review and decide on expenditure requests and budget variances.
  • Prepare departmental budget presentations for Department Head presentations to City officials and Council members.
  • Assist in the analysis and review of rates; assist in development or revision of rate structures.
  • Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation and regulatory actions.
  • Participate in the development, review, and analysis of budgeted revenue estimates and fund sheets for preliminary and final budgets.
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.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience in observing past data trends and integrating various research and feedback to help develop future forecasts to assist engineering managers in their decision making.
  • Strong analytical and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to support a broad range of administrative activities and day-to-day functions that contribute to the successful operation of a department or work group.
  • Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and resilience, with the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and support evolving organizational needs.
  • Advanced-level MS Excel proficiency (with data look-up, transformation and reference functions, and the ability to import data into Excel).
  • Ability to type 45+ WPM to support meeting minutes, data entry, and other fast-paced administrative tasks.
  • Familiarity with Oracle/UWAM and OneSolution, or similar work order or financial reporting software.
  • Experience with the CIP budgeting cycle process
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Resume and Letter of Interest
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:
  1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
  2. 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.
Benefit 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 $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  • Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 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 will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:
    • Management and Professional Units: $150/month
    • Senior Management Unit: $175/month
  • Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  • 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 -
    • Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.
    • Senior Management Unit: 80 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.
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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.
  • I understand.

02

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
  • Less than High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some college coursework completed
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD

03

Please indicate which of the following major coursework you have completed.
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Closely related field
  • None of the above

04

If you indicated "closely related field" above, please indicate what major courses were completed. If not, indicate "n/a".
05

Please indicate the amount of experience you possess in governmental budgetary, finance, and revenue analysis and projections activities.
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year, or more

06

Is the work experience confirmed above within municipal government?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Which of the following do you possess; please check ALL that apply:
  • Experience in observing past data trends and integrating various research and feedback to help develop future forecasts to assist engineering managers in their decision making.
  • Strong analytical and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to support a broad range of administrative activities and day-to-day functions that contribute to the successful operation of a department or work group.
  • Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and resilience, with the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and support evolving organizational needs.
  • Advanced-level MS Excel proficiency (with data look-up, transformation and reference functions, and the ability to import data into Excel).
  • Ability to type 45+ WPM to support meeting minutes, data entry, and other fast-paced administrative tasks.
  • Familiarity with Oracle/UWAM and OneSolution, or similar work order or financial reporting software.
  • Experience with the CIP budgeting cycle process.
  • None of the above

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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.) Employers noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
  • I understand.

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