Home City of Daly City Budget Analyst Budget Analyst (20765178) Finance Department Category Finance Region San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Full-Time Close Date 9/4/2026 at 5pm or until 200 applicants Salary $9,773.00

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00 Monthly Additional Questionnaires Pre-qualification About Daly City The City of Daly City, "Gateway" to the San Francisco Peninsula, stretches from the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay and is strategically located minutes from downtown San Francisco and SF International Airport. Daly City is one of the most ethnically-diverse cities in the nation and most populous cities in San Mateo County with 105,000+ residents. Daly City has over 500 full time employees to deliver the full range of municipal services. Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity. Location 333 90th Street Daly City, 94015 Description Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2026 Resume are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Interviews:

TBD POSITION INFORMATION

The Budget Analyst plays a key role in supporting the City's annual operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets through financial analysis, budget development, forecasting, and strategic planning. This position partners with departments across the organization to analyze revenues and expenditures, evaluate programs and projects, prepare reports and presentations for City leadership, and support long-term financial planning. The Budget Analyst also serves as a resource on budget policies and procedures while contributing to citywide initiatives and process improvements. As a management development position, this role offers opportunities to gain broad experience across a variety of municipal functions.

DEFINITION

Under general direction from higher level department personnel; plan, organize and support the City's annual budget process; perform a variety of complex and specialized duties in support of the City-wide and Capital Improvement budget; function as the budget liaison between departments and perform a variety of professional tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. As this is a management development position, the incumbent may be assigned temporarily to other departments to gain broad experience in various municipal functions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assist in program, policy and budget development, implementation, coordination, revision, review, evaluation and monitoring; participate in interdepartmental task forces and committees; research, compile and analyze financial and other data; prepare recommendations for budget requests, grants, new programs, modification of services and equipment; plan, organize and coordinate assigned City-wide projects and monitor departmental projects; analyze, interpret and explain City policies and procedures.

TYPICAL TASKS

The following tasks are typical for the classification. Any single position may not require all of these tasks and/or may require similar analytical and administrative tasks not listed. Compile and analyze financial data and transactions, budget requests and other relevant materials from departments for the preparation of the City's operating and/or capital improvement budget. Develop the budget calendar, prepare budget instructions for departments, provide technical assistance in preparing the budget requests; review work of staff involved in the budget process and train department personnel in using budget development tools. Assemble budget data and perform analysis of revenues and expenditures for multiple funds to identify problem areas. Aid in updating costs and allocations of administrative overhead and Salaries and Benefits. Research and prepare administrative reports and presentations for department heads and City Council. May make presentations on assigned projects and programs to the City Council and others. Identify and research information from various departments and outside sources to evaluate proposed programs and projects. Analyze data to assess cost, operational feasibility and other aspects of proposed programs and projects. Prepare reports and presentations on all pertinent aspects of proposed programs and projects including budget projections. Compile and analyze historical data and projections to maintain a 10-year financial forecast. Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Confer with operating staff regarding the implementation of programs and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of municipal budgeting, finance, public administration and organizational development; modern management of departments and organizations; pertinent legislation; interpersonal behavioral dynamics.

Ability to:

Plan, organize and administer City-wide budget activities. Write and present reports and recommendations; speak before groups; properly interpret, explain and act in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; demonstrate competency in research and analysis, decision making, and management skills; and tactfully relate to the public, departmental managers, employees, other organizations and outside agencies. Interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, with major course work in Public or Business Administration or related field.

Experience:

Two years of full-time, paid, increasingly responsible experience in a fiscal or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience preparing an agency-wide budget.

License:

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Job PDF:

Budget Analyst job bulletin 2026 final.pdf

Ideal Candidate Education:

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, with major course work in Public or Business Administration or related field.

Experience:

Two years of full-time, paid, increasingly responsible experience in a fiscal or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience preparing an agency-wide budget.

License:

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Benefits

MISCELLANEOUS/UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES I HEALTH & WELFARE A.

Section 125 Options

• Available to all eligible full-time employees. Cafeteria Plan Options with Lump Sum
• The City shall contribute to the monthly Cafeteria Allowance allocated specifically for the mandated purchase of insurance coverage as follows: No coverage: $500.

00 (for employees hired after January 31, 2020) No coverage: $1180.00 (for employees hired before January 31, 2020)

Employee Only:

100% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium (for employees hired before January 1, 2020, the employee only cafeteria allowance shall remain frozen at $1330.00 per month until it equals the employee only Kaiser rate.) Employee +1: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium. Employee +2: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium.

Mandated:

Dental/Orthodontia (Eff. 01/01/2026)

• Employee pays full premium: $129.

78/mo.

Maximum Annual Dental Benefit:

$1,500 Non-PPO/$1,600

PPO Maximum Lifetime Orthodontia Benefit:

$2,000 City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability

• The employee pays the full premium of $35.00/mo. City-sponsored Group Term Life (Eff. 04/01/2021)
• Employee pays full premium ($0.235 per $1K). Coverage varies from $25K
• 40K.

Majority at $25K. Coverage Amount Position $25,000 All Miscellaneous/Unrepresented employees except those reflected under $40,000 coverage.

Optional:

Medical:

PERS basic health plans offered and employees may purchase coverage with remaining monies after mandated purchases. If total monthly health premium exceeds amount of any remaining monies, employee pays difference via payroll deduction. Unused monies from applicable monthly amount are applied to wages. Additional Term Life Insurance

• Available in $10,000 increments between $1K and $750K not to exceed 5 times Annual Earnings for member. Also available for spouse and children. Rates vary depending on age of the employee. Voluntary Vision
• Superior Vision offers coverage for exams and frames & lenses or contact lenses. Monthly premium varies from $8.14 for an Employee Only plan to $28.40 for an Employee + Family plan. Vision Reimbursement Program
• Effective January 1, 2026, employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum reimbursement of $300.

00 per year for frames or lenses. The reimbursement will increase to $350 per year effective January 1, 2027 and $400 per year effective January 1, 2028.

II RETIREMENT

• PERS 3% At Age 60 for classic members and 2%@62 for new members 3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.

2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation Employer contribution: 42.35 % effective 07/01/25 Employee contribution: 8.00% for Classic Members and New Members Employee shall pay an additional 0.75% towards the employer share of the PERS contribution. The City pays 0% of employee contribution. In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis. Effective 7/1/2008, a retiring employee shall place 100% of eligible Sick Leave Cash Out into the City sponsored Retiree Health Savings Account. Sick leave cash out is eliminated for all employees hired after July 1, 2020. III. Retiree Health Benefits The retiree health benefit for all employees hired on or after November 14, 2022 shall be limited to the PEMHCA minimum. For employees hired on or after November 14, 2022, the City shall contribute $50 per month to the current Mission Square retiree health savings account.

IV. HOLIDAYS

• 12 paid holidays per year

• V. SICK LEAVE

• Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 working days/year.

Pay out is 1/2 of employee's total accrued sick leave hours (up to 1600 hours) and applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position. (for employees hired before July 1, 2020)

VI. VACATION

• Employees accrue vacation days after completion of service years reflected below. Completed Years of Service # Days Received After 1 13 After 5 18 After 13 23 After 21 28 VII. MILEAGE
• Effective January 1, 2026 reimbursement rate is 72.

5 cents per mile. Special Instructions Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2026 Resume are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Interviews:

TBD Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (650)991-8028 Contact email: hr@dalycity.org