CAREER DESCRIPTION CEO Budget and Finance Director (Fiscal Deputy Director) This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. COUNTY PROMOTIONAL This recruitment is County Promotional and is only open to current County of Orange employees. This recruitment will establish a County promotional eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Fiscal Deputy Director positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. DEADLINE TO APPLY This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close Friday, January 3, 2024 at 11:59PM (PST). SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCESS To apply for this position, please submit your detailed professional resume along with any relevant Bachelor's or Master's degrees that pertain to the role. (Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.) COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE TheCounty of Orange,County Executive Officeimplements policies of the Board of Supervisors, supports County departments, oversees the County's infrastructure and real estate assets, prepares the annual County budget, manages the County's public debt program and assists the public. The County Executive Officer is the highest-ranking appointed executive in the County and works with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff, elected and appointed department heads and the County's 19,000 employees to oversee the provision of essential government services through 22 departments. The County Executive Office is organized into six divisions: County Operations, Finance, Human Resource Services, Information Technology, Real Estate and Government & Community Relations. Clickherefor more information on the Budget and Finance Office. Clickherefor more information on the County of Orange. THE OPPORTUNITY The County of Orange, County Executive Office is seeking a Budget and Finance professional with a strong background in local government budget preparation and exceptional communication skills. This position primarily involves overseeing the County's public debt program, department fiscal operations, and the annual processes related to the multi-year strategic financial plan and the annual budget. The professional will provide oversight for County bond issuances and facilitate bond issuances for the planned community facility districts in unincorporated areas; oversee the budget development and fiscal support services for the County Executive Office; and manage the entire budget process, from compiling instructions for departments to ensuring the final approval by the Board of Supervisors, as well as coordinating the printing and distribution of the recommended and approved budgets. Additionally, the role includes managing the annual update of the five-year strategic financial plan, overseeing everything from compiling instructions to departments to securing final approval from the Board of Supervisors and facilitating the printing and distribution of the plan. The incumbent will also be responsible for researching, preparing, reviewing, and justifying comprehensive budget requests, as well as preparing budget-based project proposals. Furthermore, the position requires directing cost-benefit analyses, planning, coordinating, and initiating actions to implement financial and operational management decisions and recommendations. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES Budget Expertise and Monitoring * Demonstrates experience working collaboratively with key management and executive staff in developing and/or reviewing budget(s) to meet organizational business goals. * The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge and familiarity with: * The County's automated budgeting and financial reporting systems; * Financial forecasting and projection techniques based on financial planning perspectives; * Long range financial planning techniques; * The ability to compare revenue and expenditure results to budgeted appropriations; ability to determine and calculate variances in budgeted to actual results; and to recommend corrective action plans to address variances. Analysis/Problem Resolution/Results Oriented * Researches, organizes, accurately interprets and applies relevant data; * Develops alternate solutions or options for executive management's consideration; * Effectively analyzes problems and situations and readily commits to action; * Identifies areas for improvement and seeks creative solutions; * Makes decisions that reflect sound judgment; * Identifies areas for improvement and seeks creative solutions; * Achieves measurable results. Planning and Organization * Applies business savvy, strategic and ethical skills to envision, develops and implements innovative ways of doing business better; * Envisions, develops and recommends ways of maintaining required levels of operations in difficult budget years; * Recognizes the need for new processes and procedures, provides recommendations for improvements and leads them to success. Effective Communication * Presents ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically and persuasively both orally and in writing; * Deals effectively with various functions/various organizational units regarding budget and finance in meeting business goals; * Adept at communicating regarding politically sensitive financial matters; * Ability to effectively communicate with executive management and elected officials. Team Management/Leadership * Effectively manages, leads and coordinates with employees, management and executive staff to successfully develop strategic financial plans and budgets; * Effectively assigns work to others and provides challenging assignments that give responsibility, authority and autonomy to match developmental readiness; * Effectively directs, persuades and motivates others; * Displays broad organizational perspective in dealing with issues. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Clickhereto learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Fiscal Deputy Director classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Application Appraisal Panel | AAP (Weighted 100%) An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most qualified applicants will move forward to the next step in the recruitment. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP) The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhereto review the policy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with all applicable State or County Public Health Orders, some of which require vaccination and boosting as follows: * Workers, who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or in a correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided,will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and boosted in accordance with applicable state orders. (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason) * In addition, depending on assignment and COVID-19 Community Level, workers in certain high-risk settings may be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status. The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position. EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Clickherefor additionalFrequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Aniko Ruha at aniko.ruha@ocgov.com or (714) 834-7370. EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.