Departmental Fiscal Officer

Job Description:

Departmental Fiscal Officer

Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Management - Mgmt Classes, Classified & Exempt

Why join the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District?
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is a full-service, all-hazards district that operates with a highly trained team of more than 670 firefighters and professional staff, responding from 37 strategically placed fire stations across 582 square miles. Our operational strength includes a diverse fleet of fire engines, ladder trucks, rescues, boats, dozers, and specialized hazardous materials units. We are further supported by elite teams, including FEMA Urban Search & Rescue, Cal OES hazardous materials response, a Type 2IA hand crew, and a paramedic on every response unit.

Behind every response is the vital work of our Regional Fire and EMS Communications Center, robust training and wellness programs, and the committed professionals in fleet services, administration, and prevention. Our proactive Fire Prevention Bureau plays a key role in investigations, public education, plan review, and code enforcement-ensuring safety before the emergency ever begins.

The Fiscal Officer will work under the general direction of the Chief of Administrative Services, managing and overseeing the department’s financial operations. This pivotal role includes providing financial direction for the department, ensuring that all fiscal activities align with strategic objectives and comply with regulatory standards. The Fiscal Officer will contribute significantly to budgeting, monitoring, financial reporting, procurement, and expenditure tracking.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with experience managing complex budgets, contracts and grants, and financial systems with accuracy.
• Ethical and transparent, maintaining integrity in financial reporting and public accountability.
• A collaborative leader, experienced in guiding and developing a fiscal team.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Participating in the department's annual budget development and year-end closing process, including the collection of budget data.
• Maintaining budget, fiscal, and internal controls.
• Reviewing and providing guidance on a wide variety of journals, budget amendments, transfer of funds and other financial documents.
• Monitoring and tracking of expenditures and contracts across various programs to ensure alignment with budgeted allocations and funding sources.
• Managing and mentoring a team of fiscal professionals, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to deadlines.
• Producing clear, well-supported, timely, and accurate reports for internal leadership and external partners.
• Reviewing and implementing any necessary changes to maintain and improve work flow processes.
• Supervising the daily operation of accounting, procurement, contracting, and financial functional area.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support fiscal decision-making and provide excellent customer service.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Your work will impact residents and businesses in Contra Costa County.
• You will be part of a collaborative team culture, with opportunities for learning, leadership, and growth.
• We offer generous benefits package.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be managing competing deadlines, especially during fiscal year-end, audits, and budget cycles.
• You will be responsible for interpreting and implementing new county, state, and federal financial policies or procedures.
• You will need to adapt to changes and reprioritize based on the ongoing needs of the organization.

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data:Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Delivering Results:Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Innovative Problem Solving:Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability:Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Professional Integrity and Ethics:Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing:Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Building & Maintaining Relationships:Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationship
• Leadership:Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr .

The employment list established by this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

The Eligible List created from this recruitment will be used for CCCFPD, but also may be used to fill vacancies in other Contra Costa County Departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, finance, or a closely related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a managerial or an accounting position performing fiscal or budgetary analysis, at least two years of which must have included responsibility for budget preparations and control.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in a government, public sector, or non-profit finance environment
• Prior experience managing fiscal operations for an internal service fund
• Proficiency with budgeting software (SHERPA, Workday, etc), and advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• CPA or similar professional certification

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Online Virtual Interview: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online interview. In the oral interview, candidates must achieve an overall passing score of 70% or higher. The interview will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Departmental Fiscal Officer position. These may include, but are not limited to: Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Delivering Results, Innovative Problem Solving, Displaying Ownership and Accountability, Professional Integrity & Ethics, Informing, Building & Maintaining Relationships, and/or Leadership. (Weighted 100%)

The Online Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) between January 16-22, 2025.

Candidates are not permitted to retake the same assessment within a six (6) month period. If you apply for another recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within six (6) months of the date you took the test this time, you will not have the option to re-take the exam.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Christine Bissada at Christine.Bissada@hrd.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs' applicant support team for assistance at + 1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$112,285.80 - $143,735.30 Annually