Housing Agency Finance Officer

The Job

Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, May 2, 2025 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!

The Community Development and Housing Department (CDH) is recruiting for a Housing Agency Finance Officer who will perform highly complex financial, analytical and administrative functions for the department's fiscal division through subordinate supervisors. This position reports to a Deputy Executive Officer and Director of Community Development and Housing. Responsibilities include coordinating all budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, grant preparation, accounts payable and receivables, reconciliation of County and federal fiscal systems, regulatory compliance with state and federal funders, audit compliance, and data processing. The Community Development and Housing Department leverages traditional and non-traditional public resources to manage, build and facilitate housing for homeless, special needs populations, and low-income residents, while undertaking community and economic revitalization.

For more information, refer to the Housing Agency Finance Officer job description.

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

LEAVE PROVISIONS

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee + Dependent Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• 80 hours annual Administrative Leave
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
• 401(k) Defined Compensation: County contribution 2x employee contribution, up to 8%

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review the Exempt Employee Benefits Summary

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for the Exempt Group, refer to the MBO - Exempt Employee Benefits Summary


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, and credit check prior to employment.

Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Option 1
Candidates must meet the education requirement and ONE of the following experience options to qualify under Option 1:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* in Public or Business Administration, Planning, Economic Development, Accounting, Finance, Behavioral/Social Science, or another closely related field.

- AND -

Experience Option 1a: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent, increasingly responsible professional-level administrative** experience with primary responsibility for performing budgetary oversight AND conducting complex organizational and financial analysis of programs and/or business operations. Experience must include one (1) year of full scope supervision over a fiscal staff. Experience may be concurrent.

-OR-

Experience Option 1b: Four (4) years of full-time equivalent, professional-level administrative** experience, primarily performing analytical duties in the areas of budget/financial analysis, RFP/contracts or grants management, personnel, organizational analysis, or facilities/property management. Experience must include one (1) year of full scope supervision over a fiscal staff. Experience may be concurrent.

-OR-

Option 2

Candidates must meet the education requirement and ONE of the following experience options to qualify under Option 2:

Education : An associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter units) from an accredited institution* in Public or Business Administration, Planning, Economic Development, Accounting, Finance, Behavioral/Social Science, or another closely related field. Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess a completed associate's degree (or higher) in one of the qualifying fields of study.

- AND -

Experience Option 2a: Five (5) years of full-time equivalent, increasingly responsible professional-level administrative** experience with primary responsibility for performing budgetary oversight AND conducting complex organizational and financial analysis of programs and/or business operations. Experience must include two (2) years of full scope supervision over a fiscal staff. Experience may be concurrent.

-OR-

Experience Option 2b: Six (6) years of full-time equivalent, professional-level administrative** experience, primarily performing analytical duties in the areas of budget/financial analysis, RFP/contracts or grants management, personnel, organizational analysis, or facilities/property management. Experience must include two (2) years of full scope supervision over a fiscal staff. Experience may be concurrent.

Important Notes:

*Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

**Professional-level experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical experience is not considered qualifying.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in a qualifying field and have experience which demonstrates the ability to manage complex projects with a high degree of independence and exercise sound judgment in recommending viable solutions. Additionally, the ideal candidate must be a self-motivated individual who demonstrates initiative; be customer service oriented and politically savvy, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills; and be able to effectively coordinate and confer with groups and individuals of various levels. Experience managing work teams and providing customer service to operating groups is high desired. Experience in federal funds management, managing federal audits or single audits, IDIS system and reconciliations, OMB Circulars that regulate Federal HUD entitlement grants, and LOCCS system is highly desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time . Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, May 2, 2025 for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants may be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance , please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veteran's Preference Policy .

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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