PORT FINANCIAL ANALYST I-III
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PORT FINANCIAL ANALYST I-III
Salary
$41.40 - $67.36 Hourly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number
ND1AN-26
Department
Harbor - (CL)
Opening Date
12/08/2025
Closing Date
12/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Monday, December 8, 2025, through 11:59 pm, Monday, December 22, 2025.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Grade I - $ 41.396 - $56.332 Hourly
Grade II - $ 43.509 - $59.263 Hourly
Grade III - $ 50.268 - $67.363 Hourly
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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; short and long term forecasts involving cash flows of revenues, operating expenses and capital expenditures; rate of return analyses, various benefit-cost analyses; develops and implements procedures for improving organizational effectiveness; may supervise subordinate personnel; performs other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates must meet both requirements A and B:
A. A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Accounting (proof required)*.
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.
AND
B. Four (4) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience in professional financial analysis.
A master's in Business Administration, Finance, Economics. or Accounting, is preferred and may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience (proof required)*.
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of accounting, economic, and 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.
A valid motor vehicle operator's license and current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. The resulting eligible list remain in effect for at leastone year.Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here:www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. ND1AN-26 PFA:FGV HR:12/08/2025
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
· Medical and Dental Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
· Deferred Compensation
· Credit Union Membership
· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Free Employee Parking
· Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position ofPORT FINANCIAL ANALYST I-III. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in anincomplete applicationand will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov and includePORT FINANCIAL ANALYST I-IIIin the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?
Yes
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements - A and B A) A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Accounting (proof required). 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. AND B) Four (4) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience in professional financial analysis. A master's in Business Administration, Finance, Economics. or Accounting, is preferred and may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience (proof required).Which of the following do you possess? (*Proof Required)
I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Accounting (proof required)* AND four (4) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience in professional financial analysis.
I have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in at least one of the above mentioned fields (proof required)* AND at least three (3) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience in professional financial analysis.
I do not have a degree, but I have 8 years of paid, full-time equivalent experience in professional financial analysis.
I do not possess any of the above listed requirements. I understand that I do not qualify for the position. Selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.
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Do you have knowledge of principles, practices and methods of accounting, economic, and financial analysis?
Yes
No
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Do you have the ability to do the following: - 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.
Yes
No
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A valid motor vehicle operator's license and current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection. Do you understand this information above?
Yes
No
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EXPERIENCEPlease describe your four (4) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience in professional financial analysis. Your response must include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties If you do not have any experience, please @type NONE. Do not state "see resume". If you do not have experience, indicate "NONE". Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.
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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? Type N/A if you do not have any experience.
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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. Type N/A if you do not have any of these experiences.
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Provide an example of a complex issue that you worked on. Provide the specific steps you took to understand the issue, develop a plan to resolve it, and techniques used in presenting the recommendations. Type N/A if you do not have an example.
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Please describe your experience in using large databases to do your work.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?
Yes
No
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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship. If none please write N/A.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:: By answering yes, 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 the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: diplomas, transcripts, certificates, licenses and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Have you attached the necessary proof required for this position to your application in PDF format?
Yes
No
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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for Senior Mechanical Engineer, NeoGov Job Number: ND1AN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link:https://forms.longbeach.gov/Forms/LocalHiringPreferences
and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: ND1AN-26) Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visithttp://www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences/ (http://www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences/ )
Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:
I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.
I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me.
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By answering"Yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact Talent Acquisition at (562) 570-6202.
Yes
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I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the supplemental questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of application materials disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please @type your full name below.
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City of Long Beach
Department
Harbor - (CL)
Address
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411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone
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