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Salary Code: 21
Fair Labor Standards Act Designation: Exempt
Effective Date: 01/10/20

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of the Supervisor of Customer Accounting, performs complex, professional accounting related to the financial and accounting work of the District, including financial analysis, forecasting and planning, systems review and development, and other complex economic, accounting, auditing and related studies necessary to the development and maintenance of the projects and activities of the District. Knowledge of District or other local public agency activities is desirable. The ability to communicate effectively is required. The Financial Analyst is a single position classification.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

The information listed below is meant to serve as examples of the job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

1. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates complex financial or economic information.
2. Prepares financial analyses that conform with generally accepted accounting principles.
3. Prepares financial statistical reports, cost study reports, surveys and revenue analysis, Ability-to-Pay Studies and other reports.
4. Advises and confers with District staff, Federal government representatives and representatives of other agencies on financial audit and accounting matters.
5. Develops and analyzes the District’s long-range financial forecasts, including projections of revenues and expenses related to water sales and purchases.
6. Monitors the accuracy of Bureau of Reclamation budgeting, rate-setting and cost allocation activities.
7. Prepares, reviews, analyzes and recommends District cost allocation methods with respect to various activities, including operations and maintenance, power rates, and capital financing/acquisitions.
8. Plans, organizes and participates in financial and compliance audit assignments to assure compliance and dependability of financial records.
9. Reviews and applies current legislation and other authoritative guidelines and procedures as appropriate in performing various auditing, accounting and fiscal activities.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge required by the position. A typical way of acquiring the knowledge would be:

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field and three (3) years of professional accounting, auditing, or financial experience; or any combination thereof.

Knowledge of:

• Statistical research and analysis techniques.
• Advanced financial and accounting principles, practices and methods.
• Cost accounting principles and practices to determine and allocate costs.
• Governmental accounting principles and practices to prepare reports and financial analyses.
• Principles and practices in debt management.
• Principles of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Skills/Abilities to:

• Prepare complex accounting, financial and statistical reports.
• Determine accounting issues and recommend corrective action.
• Read, understand and interpret laws, regulations and contractual agreements.
• Write clear, concise reports, memoranda and instructions with technical accuracy using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner to explain financial and accounting matters.
• Interpret and apply current and pending fiscal legislation and regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Moderate lifting of supplies and materials from time to time up to 30 pounds.
• Possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job.
• May work hours other than normal work schedule.
• Travel occasionally by airplane or automobile.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the District’s automobile insurance provider is required.

Salary Code: Band C
Fair Labor Standards Act Designation: Exempt
Effective Date: March 1, 2020

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction of the General Counsel assist with advising the District on a variety of legal issues, with a particular focus on compliance with Ralph M. Brown Act, California Public Records Act, public contracting law, employment laws, and public financing laws (including Proposition 218 procedures). This is an “at-will” position that serves at the discretion of the General Counsel.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

The information listed below is meant to serve as examples of the job duties and responsibilities for this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

1. Assist with the District’s response to requests for public records.
2. Assist staff with preparing notices and agenda for meetings.
3. Draft, review, and assist with negotiations of contracts.
4. Support the District’s management team during labor and employment matters.
5. Conduct legal research.
6. Develop legal recommendations.
7. Assist with the management of outside counsel.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge required by the position. A typical way of acquiring the knowledge would be:

Graduation from ABA-accredited law school, successful completion of the California Bar Exam, admitted and active member of the California Bar. No disqualifying issues in State Bar ethics and background information and at least five (5) years of work either in house or as outside counsel for a public agency.

Knowledge of:

• Employment and Labor law
• Public Agency law
• Public Agency Contracting law
• Public Agency Finance
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications

Skills/Abilities to:

• Interpret and apply Federal, State, local, District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Represent District policies, programs, and services effectively with employees, contractors, representatives, of other agencies and the public.
• Conduct highly complex problem-solving related to administrative, regulatory, and legislative law in area of expertise.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences.
• Prepare detailed complex oral and written communications on a wide variety of legal issues related to administrative law.
• Read, understand and accurately interpret complex rules, regulations, laws, legislation, policy and guidelines applicable to area of expertise.
• Provide timely and accurate legal analyses and advice provided in area of expertise to management and the Board of Directors.
• Conduct complex contract negotiations involving sensitive and controversial issues.
• Conduct litigation on complex assignments.
• Possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job.
• Work hours other than normal work schedule.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job.
• Work hours other than normal work schedule.
• Travel occasionally by airplane or automobile.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the District’s automobile insurance provider is required.