Assists the Budget Director in the management and operation of the City's Budget Department. Performs related work as required.
This is a highly responsible, professional position assisting the Budget Director in the development, implementation and administration of the City's annual budget, in a manner consistent with mandated City budgetary procedures. An employee in this position works under limited supervision and must exhibit a high level of sound independent judgment. Work is subject to general review through conferences, post-audits, inspections and written reports for conformity with established policies and attainment of desired objectives. Supervises Budget Analysts and other subordinate administrative, clerical and specialized employees. An employee in this class shall serve as acting Budget Director when required.Assists in the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the City's annual budget;
Meets with departments to review work plan goals and objectives;
Evaluates departmental supplemental budget requests for need, appropriateness and fiscal impact, and prepares recommendations for administrative review;
Prepares annual expenditure projections;
Prepares ad-hoc analyses for senior management;
Trains all levels of staff in budget principles and techniques, as well as system requirements;
Assists with the City Manager's budget presentation to the City Council;
Assists in the preparation of mandated advertisements and documentation required for public hearings and the adoption of the final budget by City Council;
Reviews department budget transfers;
May be required to work nights and/or weekends;
Serves as Acting Budget Director when needed;
May be required to attend Council meetings, community meetings and public hearings;
May be required to attend City staff meetings;
Makes oral presentations when required.
Equipment Used/Job Location: Operates a computer, printer, calculator, binding machine, as well as equipment developed or advanced from future technology as required by the job.Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field plus three to four years professional experience developing, monitoring and reviewing budgets. Extensive knowledge of budget preparation methodologies, including zero based, performance, and incremental budgeting practices;
Thorough knowledge of municipal governmental accounting practices and generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements;
Good knowledge of research techniques and the sources and availability of current information;
Excellent analytical, reporting, presentation and communication skills;
Good knowledge of computer spreadsheet applications;
Ability to apply and interpret related administrative policies and procedures; Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing facts and arriving at conclusions;
Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public;
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
Ability to operate a computer;
Ability to handle stress;
Physically able to perform duties.
