Budget Manager (BR-035-26E) JAO

Job Description:

Budget Manager (BR-035-26E) JAO

Description

JOB POSTING

THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Invites applications for the position of:

Budget Manager


Open to both internal and external applicants

At the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, budgeting isn’t just about numbers—it’s about building, sustaining, and future-proofing critical infrastructure. As Budget Manager, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of public finance and engineering, guiding the financial strategy behind large-scale wastewater and solid waste facilities that serve millions of residents across Los Angeles County. This highly influential leadership position oversees complex operating and capital budgets, long-range financial forecasting, and rate-setting analysis that directly supports large, multi-million-dollar capital improvement programs. Working closely with engineers, operations leaders, and executive management, you’ll translate technical program needs into sound, data-driven financial strategy, advise on policy decisions, and help ensure the long-term financial sustainability of essential environmental services. For finance leaders who want more than a traditional government budget role—who want to engage with infrastructure, influence real-world outcomes, and lead at a strategic and operational level—this position offers a rare and rewarding career opportunity.

LOCATION:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, BUDGET AND FINANCE SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To manage a group of professionals and support staff in the Budget and Finance Section, which includes Budget, Revenue Collection and Capital Projects; and to act as a liaison with other work groups to establish budgets and coordinate related business and finance activities including capital improvement planning, establishing user charges, evaluating the Districts' business practices, and managing the collection of wastewater user charges.

JOB SUMMARY:
The major job responsibilities are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the official job description.

Under the general supervision of a higher-level manager, the incumbent will:

• Coordinate the work of the Budget and Finance group engaged in preparing budgets and tracking revenue and expenditures
  
• Coordinate the implementation of the wastewater revenue program including compliance with Prop 218 notification requirements
  
• Coordinate the collection of all wastewater revenue, including industrial waste surcharge programs
  
• Supervise the activities of department staff to ensure effective implementation and compliance with administrative functions and financial activities
  
• Coordinate the development and preparation of models for multi-year financial forecast models
  
• Coordinate funding sources for capital projects, including but not limited to, grants, loans and bond financing
  
• Develop, maintain, and analyze multi-year financial forecasts
  
• Review and prioritize the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
  
• Analyze solid waste and wastewater budgets and projections, including cash flow and long-term impacts
  
• Establish user charge rates for wastewater and solid waste facilities
  
• Specify, review, and recommend improvements to work procedures and standards and financial policies
  
• Ensure the completion of projects in the interest of technical accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess all of the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license
  
• A bachelor's or higher-level degree in business, engineering, accounting, economics or closely related field from an accredited college or university
  

AND

• Option 1: One (1) year of experience in the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County at or above the level of a Supervising Engineer I, Supervising Accountant or Accounting Services Supervisor
  
• Option 2: three (3) years of experience supervising professional staff primarily engaged in the preparation of budgets or financial analyses
  

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process may include:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of supervision
• Personnel management policies
• Principles of design, construction
• Operation and maintenance of public works infrastructure
• General practices and procedures of governmental accounting, finance, and budgets
• Principles of budget preparation and control
  
  

Ability to :

• Manage the work of professional engineering and non-engineering employees
• Prepare, critique and implement financial solutions for complex engineering problems
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Manage the organization and development of the District's annual operating budget
• Manage the analysis of trends in revenues and expenditures to anticipate future problems or opportunities facing District operations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NOTE: This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of an interview weighted at 100% and will be the same for all qualified applicants.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of February 16.

TO APPLY:
Please apply online at governmentjobs.com within this application period. By using the online application system, you will receive confirmation via e-mail that your application was received for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please verify that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery, add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

NOTES:

• The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related reference check, DMV report, and a drug test.
  
• Candidates who have completed their required college or university coursework outside the United States must provide a comprehensive evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees upon selection for this position.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brandi Reyes at BrandiReyes@lacsd.org .

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources .

RETIREMENT

• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.

• DEFERRED COMP: For Management Unit employees, the Districts contributes 3% of the employee's CalPERS salary to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.

COMPENSATION

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2026, the Districts contribute $2,417.99 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.

• DENTAL: Districts paid. Employees can choose from prepaid and indemnity dental plans. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage. The indemnity dental plan will has an annual in network maximum of $1,750, and an out of network maximum of $1,000.

• VISION: Employee paid.

• LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

LEAVE TIME

• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year. The Chief Engineer and General Manager is authorized to grant up to ten (10) years of continuous service credit to new hires for the sole purpose of vacation accrual.

• SICK LEAVE : Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.

• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.

• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.

HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT
The Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS

• A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• Clear policies and procedures.
• Health and safety programs.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.

More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits

NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Updated January 2, 2026

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$15,269.00 - $18,968.00 Monthly