Budget Supervisor

Job Description and Duties The Fiscal Services Division’s Budget Branch manages and oversees budget development, monitoring, and financial planning activities for the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The branch supports programs in developing and maintaining their budgets, tracking expenditures, and aligning resources with program priorities. It provides clear guidance and training on budget policies and procedures, strengthens internal fiscal controls, supports continuous process improvements, and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal financial requirements. Under the general direction of the Manager II, the incumbent manages the Budget Monitoring & Management Section and supervises subordinate supervisors responsible for Revenue and Fee Program and Budgetary Control activities. The incumbent provides section-level direction and oversight, reviews complex fiscal and analytical work, and resolves sensitive or escalated fiscal issues. The incumbent coordinates with Accounting, programs, control agencies, and other stakeholders to support sound fiscal management, effective internal controls, and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

PLP Language:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• May require occasional lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• May involve occasional travel to attend meetings or training. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• SUPERVISOR II Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website:

http://www.arb.ca.gov Special Requirements Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. CARB will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take place of the SOQ.

• Require Name on SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on SOQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2
• The SOQ must be numbered and restate each prompt in the same order as listed below, with responses providing detailed examples of your experience.

1. Describe your experience managing or leading complex budget, fiscal, or financial activities involving multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders. Provide a specific example of a challenging fiscal issue you encountered, how you analyzed and addressed the issue, and the outcome.
2. Describe your leadership and management approach for supervising a team of professional analytical staff with different areas of responsibility and technical expertise. Provide a specific example demonstrating how you established priorities, ensured the quality and timeliness of work, developed staff, and maintained accountability. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience supervising, leading, or providing direction to professional analytical staff.
• Experience with governmental budgeting, fiscal administration, accounting, or other complex financial operations.
• Experience analyzing complex fiscal information, identifying issues or risks, and developing recommendations or solutions.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or implementing fiscal policies, procedures, internal controls, or process improvements.
• Experience working collaboratively with accounting, budget, program, or other administrative partners to resolve complex issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex fiscal or technical information to varied audiences.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, establish priorities, develop staff, and foster a collaborative and accountable work environment.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Nearby (third-party) parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Located near: Restaurants and shopping Experience and Education For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position. Additional Instructions for Mailing or Drop-Off Application Packages Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Vee.Sweeten@arb.ca.gov with the JC number in the subject line to confirm submission. Your email will serve as a time stamp that a document was dropped off before the final filing date. Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.

NOTE: Applicants must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any document within their application package.