Facilities Planning Fiscal Specialist

Riverside Community College District

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:

Department: Business & Financial Services (D)
Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
College/Campus: District
Physical location of the position: District
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade K
Salary Amount: $6,114 - $7,444
Salary Type:Monthly
Is this position categorically (grant) funded?No

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:
Performs complex financial accounting and recordkeeping, prepares detailed financial and statistical reports, assists in the development of internal control procedures, reconciles revenue and expenditure
accounts for all capital construction, and performs administrative assistance functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from assigned area supervisor. May provide lead direction to temporary staff and/or student workers.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is responsible for ensuring that general accounting and capital project transactions and documents are properly processed and recorded. Incumbents perform the full range of duties as assigned,
working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating
procedures and policies of the department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
An associate's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field and three (3) years of technical accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Experience:
Knowledge of:
1. Complex accounting terms and accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
2. Modern office practices.
3. Cost analysis reporting requirements.
4. Purchase order and year end closing procedures.

Ability To:
1. Interpret and explain complex rules and procedures.
2. Prepare and edit reports and other materials.
3. Compose letters.
4. Independently interview and communicate effectively with officials, faculty members, employees, vendors and contractors, and the public.
5. Compile and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
6. Operate a computer terminal.
7. Operate calculator, preferably ten-key by touch.
8. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
9. Communicate effectively in the course of performing work tasks.
10. Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
11. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.
12. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District
personnel.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This classification primarily works in an office and standing in and walking between work areas is occasionally required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Employees in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

The essential functions of this classification must be performed by the incumbents with or without reasonable accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset individuals
in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Monitors and manages construction budgets for District-wide projects and independently prepares cost analysis reports.
2. Prepares financial and statistical reports to be submitted for funding District capital projects.
3. Keeps financial records and processes documents that pertain to state funded and District capital projects.
4. Maintains records and evaluates data necessary for preparing claims for specially funded projects; keeps accurate, detailed records of capital program revenue and expenditures.
5. Audits change orders, proposals, and pay applications for accuracy and applies appropriate budget.
6. Utilizes and maintains the capital program management system for reconciling with the District's
financial software.
7. Posts various revenue and expenditure control ledgers and reconciles capital revenue and expenditure accounts.
8. Assists in developing and implementing procedures that provide control of capital program revenue and expenditures to protect against omission whether by fraud or inadvertency.
9. Reconciles purchase orders and contracts to assist accounts payable with year-end closing procedures.
10. Advises management and department staff regarding budget and requisitioning.
11. Provides informational support via phone, e-mail, and one-on-one interaction with District administrators/staff and consultants.
12. Creates and maintains project payment files.
13. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned; specific duties not listed does not exclude them for this classification if the work is similar or related.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District (the District) fosters and maintains a work environment free from discrimination harassment or retaliation, where all persons are treated with dignity and respect. The District is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. The District adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline and termination. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling the District's commitment to equal employment opportunity.

In addition, it is the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or have inquiries regarding compliance or grievance procedures you may contact the District Compliance Officer and Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Lorraine Jones as follows:

Lorraine Jones, M.S.W.
District Compliance Officer and Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator
3801 Market Street
Riverside, CA 92501
lorraine.jones@rccd.edu
951-222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Required Applicant Documents:Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents:Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Other Transcript
Associate or Equivalent Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date: Anticipated Start Date: July 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Special Comments: IMPORTANT NOTICES:

*It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 1st or 2nd week of June.
Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.

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* An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Listing "see resume" or a similar statement is not acceptable. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.

* All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

* An application will not be considered complete unless ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.

* Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.

* Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

* Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

* The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.

* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
Application Types Accepted:Classified/Management/Confidential Application

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