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PORT FINANCIAL ANALYST
Job Number: ND1AN-13 |
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Under
general supervision, assists Division management in the completion of complex
financial analyses and reports and performs special studies to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of the organization analyzes financial and
statistical results, including revenues, expenditures and cargo volumes, both
for internal and external reporting, and drafts reports explaining the
performance; working independently, conducts complex special studies, drafts
reports and makes recommendations; drafts reports for the Board of Harbor
Commissioners; modifies and develops financial computer models to facilitate
management decision-making; develops performance measures and other
benchmarks; prepares terminal capacity estimates and long term cargo
forecasts to assist in rate of return analyses; prepares project-specific
benefit-cost analyses involving the valuation of transportation cost savings
and their impacts on cargo diversion; develops near-term cargo forecasts to
help forecast port revenues, cash flows and capital expenditures; drafts and
manages the release of Request for Proposals; develops and implements
procedures for improving organizational effectiveness; may supervise
subordinate personnel; performs other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in
Business Administration, Finance or a related field and four or more years of
professional experience in financial analysis (proof
required)*.
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Master’s degree in a related field is preferred and may be substituted for
one year of the required experience (proof
required)*.
Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of economic/financial
analysis.
Ability to: effectively communicate
both orally and in writing; independently research and analyze complex
information and make recommendations; plan, organize, administer and
coordinate research activities and evaluate results; including the
preparation of reports; effectively operate personal computers and software
applications such as Microsoft Office or other related software.
Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the
duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a
year-for-year basis.
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valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a current DMV driving record must
be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection interview.
*Required
documents must be uploaded to the online application or included with a paper
application at time of filing.
This examination
will be conducted using the continuous, non-competitive procedure. All
applicants meeting the requirements will be placed on the eligible list, with
those receiving Veteran’s credit first, and then in the order in which
applications were filed. Eligible lists will be established
periodically.
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ND1AN-13
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Questionnaire |
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of this
supplemental application is to derive more specific information about your
qualifications for this position. This form will serve as the basis for
qualifying candidates for admittance into the next phase of the examination.
Please print or type. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Required
documents must be uploaded to the online application or included with a paper
application at time of filing. Résumés will be accepted, but they may NOT be
submitted in lieu of the required completed application packet. Do you
understand the information stated in the "instructions" section
above?
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II. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Select one
of the following OPTIONS you in which you are applying:
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four-year college degree AND four years of qualifying full-time paid work
experience (proof required)*. Master's
degree in Business Administration, Finance and three or more years of
qualifying experience (proof required)*. A
combination of education and qualifying experience totaling eight or more
years (proof required)*. Eight
or more years of qualifying experience. |
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II. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: List
employment where you have gained recent, full-time, paid, professional-level
experience in financial analysis and research experience offering specific
and substantial preparation for the position of Port Financial Analyst.
Provide specific information on the type and level of financial analysis and
research duties performed for each employer. Sufficient experience to qualify
under. Requirements To File must be detailed (use additional sheets of
paper if needed) Employer(s) Employer's Business Supervisor's Name and Title
Dates Employed: Hours worked per week Your Job Title and Applicable Job
Duties:
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4.
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The Port of Long Beach (Long Beach Harbor
Department) employs over 400 people, had 345 million of revenue in 2011 and
is budgeted to spend over $4 billion in capital expenditures over the next
five years. Please describe how your current or past experience has prepared
you for working in a Port environment as a financial analyst. What challenges
do you think you may face in this transition?
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Please give three detailed examples of
projects you participated in that involved financial analyses, statistical
analyses, technical forecasting, project evaluation (e.g. benefit cost
analysis), or any other significant analytical effort. For each, describe
your role, and what computer software, if any, you used.
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Provide an example of a complex issue that
you worked on. Please provide the specific steps you took to understand the
issue, develop a plan to resolve it, and techniques used in presenting the
recommendations.
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Describe your experience in using large
databases to do your work.
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*I understand that proof of required
documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also
understand that failure to submit all required documents at time of filing
will result in the application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this
position may include: college degree, college transcripts and/or DD-214
Member 4 Form.
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certify that the information provided is
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any
falsification may cancel any terms, conditions or privileges of employment.
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