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Public Safety Business Analyst

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The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Business Analyst. Under general supervision the Public Safety Business Analyst performs journey-level office duties, assisting with the budget process; providing a variety of administrative support; performs research, statistical, and other analytical work; supports purchasing and project management.

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Public Safety Business Analyst is a non-sworn classification supporting budgeting, purchasing, travel, and general business administration.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by higher level supervisory staff.

Essential Functions - Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

Assist with the budgetary and fiscal control processes; project revenue and expenditures; assist with the preparation of departmental budgets; develop proformas; collaborate with City Finance; and represent the departments’ interests in fiscal matters.
Maintain accurate records of department revenue and expenditures for operational budgets and special funds.
Investigate, analyze, develop, and prepare special studies or projects; prepare research and analytical reports.
Support purchasing function, including vendor development, specification development, solicitation of bids, cost evaluations, and preparation of committee or council reports.
Coordinate fiscal records management.
Process the department’s accounts payable and receivable.
Process and track procurement card usage for the department.
Assist with the development and administration of grants, coordinate the fiscal monitoring and reporting for grants, contracts and agreements; coordinate billing for services provided.
Coordinate and prepare documents for the City Council.
Assist with the preparation and processing of department payroll, including accruals, benefits and specialty pay.
Coordinate travel for the department including course registration, lodging arrangement, and prepare per diem.
Provide technical phone communication assistance; troubleshoot technical issues.
Process a variety of routine administrative transactions, including cash reimbursements, business cards, insurance certificates, citation billing, and bank deposits.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of organization, administration, and business administration.
Financial, statistical, and comparative analysis techniques.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Principles and procedures of financial records keeping and reporting.
Technical report writing procedures.
Principles and practices of purchasing.
Principles of project management.
Administrative research techniques, sources and availability of information.
Methods and techniques of design for informational materials such as flyers, brochures and visual displays.
Techniques for effectively organizing and managing multiple schedules and projects.
Application of various labor MOU’s relative to payroll processing.
Computer software programs required to perform job duties.

Ability to:

Learn the process and structure of City and departments.
Learn applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Analyze facts and make sound recommendations.
Prepare completed staff work for oral and written communication.
Plan, initiate and complete work assignments with minimal direction.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Use and operate a personal computer with a variety of software.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Represent the City and the Department in a variety of situations.

Additional Information

Experience and Training Guidelines

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

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience in business administration, fiscal management, purchasing coordination, project management, or a related field.

Training:

Possession of an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in public or business administration or a related field.

Licenses:

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Conditions:

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read instructions; sufficient dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate drafting and field surveying equipment; read fine print and view computer screens; hear well enough to converse on the telephone and in person; use of hands and fingers for use of computer keyboard, filing, writing and answering telephone; capable of clear speech; able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds; climb stairs and ladders; stamina to work long hours and attend night meetings.

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees are required to serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Selection Process:

1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

Proof of education-this can be a copy of transcripts or any degree.

2. You may submit your required certifications using the following options:

Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
Email a copy to agodinez@turlock.ca.us or
Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA on or before the final filing date.

Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.

3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.

4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which is graded on a pass/fail basis. Only those applicants who pass the written examination will advance to the oral examination.

5. Candidates who participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list is based solely on the results of the oral exam.

6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.

7. Top candidates from the eligibility list will be referred to the Department Director for final appointment consideration.

8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.

Veteran's Preference System

The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

Medical Examination and Drug/Alcohol Screening

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.

Customer Service Policy

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

Benefits

Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
Deferred Compensation: The City will match employee's contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care account.
Health: The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Continuous Service Pay:
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Additional Benefits:
Associate/Bachelor/Master's Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)*Educational Reimbursement Program* Computer Loan Program* *Upon completion of probation.

Notes:

Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.

Where to Apply
City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454

(209) 668-5150

Visit our website at www.cityofturlock.org to apply.

All applications must be returned to the Human Relations Department no later than Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers. we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.

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