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Position Summary
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Under general direction of the Director of Budget and Electronic Revenue and the Auditor-Controller, leads Agency budget process and participates in complex, sensitive, and detailed analytical work in the areas of budgets, finances, program operation and economic, regulatory and administrative policy. Performs other position-related duties as assigned. The Budget unit has a Professional Development Program which allows consideration and appointment of eligible candidates at the appropriate position level. The unit has the following position levels: 1) Associate Budget Analyst; 2) Budget Analyst; 3) Senior Budget Analyst; and 4) Principal Budget Analyst.
Associate Budget Analyst: $98,883.20 - 119,496.00
Budget Programs Analyst: - $117,353.60 - 141,876.80
Senior Budget Programs Analyst: - $126,692.80 - 153,088.00
Principal Programs Analyst: - $133,411.20 - $161,262.40
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
1. GGBHT Online Employment Application
2. Resume (Scan and attach as PDF to your online application)
3. Applicants who do not possess a degree; attach a statement supporting additional, recent qualifying position related experience
4. Supplemental Questionnaire
THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION may include: **
* Assessment of education, training and experience
* Skills Assessment
* Oral Panel Interview
* Department Interview for Final Candidates
* Background, Employment and Security Investigation
**The District will only invite those candidates whose qualifications MOST CLOSELY MATCH the position requirements to continue in the selection process.
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Essential Responsibilities
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- Leads Budget Team in the annual budget process and takes a lead role in performing annual long-term financial projection
- Performs a wide variety of complex financial analysis, including financial forecasting, revenue projection, revenue analysis, modeling and cost/benefit analysis
- Performs and leads special studies for the District as well as coordinates assigned activities with other District departments, divisions, and outside agencies
- Analyzes financial impacts of District plans, facilities, services, operations, expenditures, funding programs, and strategies for Board, staff and public
- Leads the preparation of the District's budget including baseline projections, goals, objectives and performance measures
- Work with other managers to assist in preparing the departmental budgetary requests, ensures accuracy and timely completion
- Maintains and tracks the Budget issues in the Financial Systems that includes Budget Transfers, Budget Adjustments, and Monthly Budget Reports
- Takes the lead on examining current program operations and makes recommendations to management on efficiency and effectiveness improvements
- Reviews and creates contracts as needed as well as provides technical assistance to staff on financially related policies, procedures, and requirements
- Analyzes existing and proposed administrative financial policies and procedures
- Performs regular and year-end budgetary analysis for management and the Board of Directors
- Leads and works closely with analysts in other departments
- Assists in examining all fiscal analysis performed on decisions before the Board of Directors for clarity and accuracy
- Must maintain confidentiality of District information at all times
- Plans, coordinates, researches, and prepares reports for special studies such as impact on revenues, cost reduction, and operating and capital budget analysis
- Performs complex administrative and financial analyses, including problem identification, selection of methodology, evaluation of alternative solutions, and presentation of findings to management
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service
- Performs additional related duties as assigned
- Regular and reliable performance and attendance is required
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Minimum Qualifications
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Education and/or Experience: A combination of college level training and position related experience equivalent to:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public or Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university. Master's degree in a related field is highly desirable. Additional qualifying position-related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the education requirement
- 5 years of progressive full-time, recent position-related experience in budget preparation, budget analysis, financial analysis, economic analysis, examination of large construction contracts, or relevant administrative policy analysis
- Supervisory experience and public sector experience is highly desirable
- Strong computer experience with accounting systems and controls including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Principles, procedures, and methods of government auditing is desirable.
- Experience in implementing or converting to enterprise wide automated budgeting and accounting systems is desirable
Physical Requirement: Must have sufficient strength to lift and carry boxes of materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be flexible in working to meet short turnaround deadlines. Mobility to work in a typical office setting. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Routine use of computer, telephone and other office equipment. Ability to travel to District facilities.
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Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Working knowledge of:
- District financial functions
- Governmental fiscal and financial management principles, methods, and systems
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; statistical techniques; pertinent federal, state, and local regulations; principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting; and technical report writing styles
Ability to:
- Reason logically and creatively as well as utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex and specialized managerial issues; develop sound solutions to management problems; persuade, justify, and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations; consult with and advise management on a wide variety of issues; deal tactfully and persuasively with others in controversial situations; plan, organize, and conduct work assignments under minimal direction; collect, interpret, and evaluate data of a complex and specialized nature
- Find solutions to complex budget, financial, administrative, and technical issues.
- Use excellent written and oral communication skills; strong management and organizational ability; critical and analytical thinking, and time management abilities
- Collect, synthesize, and analyze a wide variety of information while using discretion
- Plan, prepare, review, and present clear and concise findings and reports to management
- Maintain effective professional relationships at all organizational levels, with District Officers, managers, and with other agencies
- Demonstrate business acumen, integrity, and good judgment
- Examine large capital contracts
- Effectively use personal computer and learn software applicable to the department
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills
- Lead, coach, and/or support interdisciplinary teams to complete complex, long-term projects
- Work in a team environment as well as independently
- Follow the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to the job
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