Job Description

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.

Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley is seeking candidates with a commitment to public service to join our Finance Department as a Revenue Development Specialist! In this role, you will identify and collect for non-payment and underpayment of taxes and revenues, correct tax misallocations and revenue discrepancies, enforce lease agreements, and conduct audits of parking lot operators and hotels.

The Revenue Development Specialist I is an entry-level role performing simple to moderate audits, while the Revenue Development Specialist II independently performs the full range of revenue audits.

See the full job class specifications here: Revenue Development Specialist I:
Revenue Development Specialist II:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

Possession of a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a closely related field, and experience as outlined below:

Revenue Development Specialist I: One (1) year of professional experience in auditing, collections, or business account investigation.

Revenue Development Specialist II: Two (2) years of professional auditing experience, preferably in a governmental setting. Two years conducting public sector revenue audits is highly desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that attachment of a resume is not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents

Written Examination

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver\'s license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans\xe2\x80\x99 status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

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