CONFIRE JPA Invites your interest in the position of

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Business Manager/Analyst

This is a vital position with a variety of

transformational challenges and opportunities for

an experienced fiscal and administrative

professional. This person will be part of the

CONFIRE Leadership Team that works cohesively to

improve customer and operational services for San

Bernardino County’s regional 9-1-1 fire and EMS

emergency communications provider.

CONFIRE is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) located

in the city of Rialto in San Bernardino County,

California. It was established in 1990 to provide

communications, dispatch, computer

information systems support (IS) and geographic

information systems (GIS) to the CONFIRE

member and contract agencies. CONFIRE

Communications Center’s (Comm Center)

primary mission is to provide 24-hour fire, EMS

and rescue dispatch services to the agencies that

comprise the organization. These include Apple

Valley Fire Department, Big Bear Fire

Department, Colton Fire Department, Loma Linda

Fire Department, Montclair Fire Department,

Rancho Cucamonga Fire District, Redlands Fire

Department, Rialto Fire Department, Running

Springs Fire Department, San Bernardino County

Fire Department, and San Manuel Fire

Department. There are over 100 fire stations in

this area serving two million people. Comm

Center dispatches over 200,000 fire and EMS

incidents per year.

The CONFIRE Information Services Division

supports this operation and provides complete

information services to several of the CONFIRE

agencies. The CONFIRE IS Division is undertaking a $5 million upgrade of its technology infrastructure and network

to serve the expanding needs of these public safety agencies.

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“Your team did an excellent job over the recent July 4th holiday….

As the Chief on duty I can say: WE APPRECIATE YOU!”

Overview of the Position

The Business Manager/Analyst is a key member of the CONFIRE

Leadership Team and will report to and receive overall policy

direction from the CONFIRE Director. This position will oversee all

facets of CONFIRE’s fiscal and administrative workflow. This includes

annual budget preparation, day-to-day fiscal operations,

participating in CONFIRE’s on-going Planning Process, and capital

improvement programs. The Business Manager/Analyst researches

and recommends improved fiscal procedures and processes. They

work with other CONFIRE Managers to support their programs by providing tools and guidance to assist them in their fiscal

responsibilities. The Business Manager/Analyst works with the Director to develop and monitor key metrics for measuring

fiscal performance, and coordinates year-end accrual processes and required audits for Board of Director review. Other duties

include contract and grant management, procurement, RFP and bid documentation.

CONFIRE contracts with the San Bernardino County Fire District for Human Resources and limited fiscal services. The Business

Manager/Analyst is the Liaison for CONFIRE to those entities, working with them on human resource management and certain

fiscal matters including employee group negotiations, worker’s compensation, and workplace safety initiatives. This position

participates in recruitment and hiring processes, including applicant reviews and interviews, and supervises three support

staff positions.

CONFIRE is transforming itself to be Future-Ready

CONFIRE operates through a Joint Powers Agreement, thus it is an independent government agency that holds regular public

meetings that are subject to provisions of the Brown Act. The Business Manager/Analyst works with the CONFIRE Leadership

Team to develop agendas, record minutes, and complete other administrative requirements related to the management of

Special Districts. The Business Manager/Analyst works with JPA member and contract agency representatives (Fire Chiefs) on

matters related to JPA and agency business.

The Business Manager/Analyst participates in regular staff meetings providing input on all topics related to the business and

operations of CONFIRE. They will assist with drafting, establishing, revising, and implementing policies and procedures for

business operations.

In summary, this position is key to the overall success of CONFIRE. The agency has been undergoing significant change as the

mission of public safety adapts to current and future operational realities in the context of a multi-agency, regional provider

of critical infrastructure services. Limited resources necessitate thoughtful and keen insight by leaders responsible for the

delivery of these services. The CONFIRE Business Manager/Analyst is in the thick of all that happens at this progressive and

future-leaning public safety leader.

CONFIRE CORE VALUES • People

• Integrity

• Teamwork

• Service Excellence

• Effectiveness

• Innovation

• Continuous Improvement

Compensation and Benefits salary (July 2017)

Compensation and Benefits up to $88,858 annual salary

In addition to a competitive salary, CONFIRE offers an excellent benefits package including:

•Medical/Dental Insurance: A subsidy is provided in the amount of $230-$492 monthly

•Vision coverage provided at no cost to employee and eligible dependents

•Retirement: 2.5% @ 67, vested after 5 years

•457(b): .5x employee’s contribution up to .5% of bi-weekly base salary

•401(k): 2x employee’s contribution up to 6% of bi-weekly base salary

•Vacation, annual and sick leave (up to 8 weeks/year)

•Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year

•Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Ideal Candidate and Minimum Qualifications

The new Management Analyst will have outstanding leadership qualities that encourage strength, stability and

credibility of the team, demonstrating a strong skill set on improving and enhancing the transparency and

responsiveness of the CONFIRE business operations. This ideal candidate will

have prior management experience in a public entity environment,

preferably within a public safety organization, having improved the

organization’s fiscal and business related operations. The

successful Management Analyst chosen to help lead this fast-paced and

robust environment will convey the vision of the organization while

providing hands-on management and leadership to inspire others to guide

CONFIRE to greater achievements through a collaborative approach in

decision-making and problem solving.

The Management Analyst will have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Public

Administration or closely related field. They will have three (3) years of professional level administrative

experience and have above average skills in the use of modern business applications (Microsoft Office).

To Be Considered

This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly. References will not be contacted until mutual

interest has been established. To submit an application and respond to the supplemental questions, visit

www.sbcounty.gov/jobs. Be sure to upload your compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, salary

history, and three (3) professional references. Finalist candidates will be required to sign a release form to

authorize preliminary reference calls and verifications to be conducted. Employment history, degrees

obtained, and other certifications/accomplishments will also be verified. Should you have any questions

regarding this position or the recruitment process, please call Shelly Ward at (909) 387-5574. Confidential

inquiries are welcome and will be handled with discretion.

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Shelly Ward, HRA (909) 387-5574 *Official Title: Management Analyst