Public Works Finance Officer

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Department of Waste Resources has an opening for a Public Works Finance Officer (PWFO) located in Riverside.

The PWFO will oversee the Department's $150 million budget, General Accounting, Procurement, Gate Fee, and the Recycling, Disposal, and Reconciliation sections, maintaining procurement processes, disposal fees, and jurisdictional reporting, while identifying ways to optimize resource allocation, including through process improvements.

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager the PWFO will evaluate and report the on the overall financial position and operational results of programs and projects.

Competitive candidates will have extensive experience in governmental accounting with the ability to evaluate and develop sustainable financial plans that ensure the long-term viability of waste management programs.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution.

Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of all financial and accounting systems within the Department and establish procedures to ensure reporting compliance with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

• Direct the development and implementation of accounting and controlling systems, policies, and procedures; advise executive level management on the financial consequence of both proposed and implemented policy decisions.

• As a member of the management team, participate in the development and implementation of the operating and administrative policies, potential new programs to facilitate long and short-term strategies and financial plan objectives, including major financial plans such as capital expenditures.

• Recommend fees and policies for various services based on cost experience, projected trends and financial objectives; plan, organize and administer the Department's annual budget.

• Monitor and report deviations from approved budgets and recommend corrective measures; investigate and recommend methods of financing capital expenditures.

• Review, monitor and direct the productivity and performance of assigned departments and provide direction as necessary; establish internal controls to monitor and safeguard the financial assets.

• Coordinate with the designated Technology Officer to ensure the development of data information systems which accurately and efficiently compile, record and rep...