Business Supervisor

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How would you like to step into a leadership role where your financial expertise directly strengthens a community's essential services?

The Utilities Department is seeking a driven and knowledgeable Business Supervisor to guide a team responsible for critical administrative and financial planning functions. This role oversees budget development, revenue forecasting, expenditure analysis, purchasing, and rate studies that support smooth and efficient operations. Candidates with experience in local government or utilities will shine, but a strong background in budgeting and finance is especially valued.

You will play a key role in refining processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the department's financial strategies are sound and forward-thinking. This position offers the chance to influence long‑term planning mentoring a talented team. If you are motivated by meaningful work and ready to lead with impact, this opportunity offers a chance to make your mark.

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in administrative and management analysis, including two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role.

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, February 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice. The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants' qualifications. Those applicants deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to the next step, which will be a review of your application by a Subject Matter Expert.

The following step will be an oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the assessment and oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

The Utilities Department is dedicated to providing high-quality water, reclaimed water, sewer, and electric services to the community. With a strong commitment to public health and environmental sustainability, the department ensures reliable infrastructure and innovative solutions for water efficiency. Residents benefit from customer-focused programs, including rebate initiatives and conservation efforts designed to enhance resource management. Whether it's maintaining water quality or powering homes, the department plays a vital role in supporting the city's growth and well-being.

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first‑rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world‑class beaches.

Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council‑Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four‑year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units:
Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager. The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million.

Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.