GENERAL
PURPOSE
Under
general direction, performs journey-level professional and
administrative budget analysis assignments in connection
with the overall operation of the City’s budget; performs
other duties involving research and analysis of the City’s
management systems; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is
the advanced journey-level class in the Budget Analyst
series.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The
duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of
the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to this class.
·
Plans,
coordinates and implements the budget process and develop
strategies and alternatives that focus on operational
improvements, innovation and change
·
Coordinates
the preparation, review, evaluation and monitoring of the
capital improvement plan and department operating budgets;
monitors and updates operating and capital budgets to
reflect budget adjustments and funding changes
·
Performs
complex financial analyses and statistical computations for
various rate studies, salary increases, financial models and
cost allocation plans; develops and analyzes benchmarking
and performance management tools
·
Analyzes
national, state and local economic trends affecting the City
and prepares impact reports and presentations for the city
council, senior management and citizens
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Develops, updates and maintains citywide database systems
for budget
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Prepares training materials and instructional manuals;
gives presentations on budget workshops; conducts training
sessions for department budget liaisons
·
Prepares
periodic and ad-hoc financial reports and provides in-depth
analysis of financial conditions and future trends
·
Performs
complex analyses of capital program funding sources and
ensures all legal and statutory requirements are addressed
·
Reviews,
analyzes and reports on the fiscal condition of the City’s
governmental funds, proprietary funds and fiduciary funds
·
Researches and
answers financial and budget inquiries submitted by staff,
City management, citizens, other municipalities and the city
council
·
Participates
in the development and implementation of special projects
and data processing computer applications
·
Operates a
computer and utilizes word processing, database and
spreadsheet software
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establishes and maintains cooperative working
relationships with those encountered in the course of the
work
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
with major course work in public administration, business
administration, accounting, finance or a related field; and
two years of increasingly responsible administrative
experience in accounting or budget development; or an
equivalent combination of training and experience.
DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS
Two
years of increasingly responsible administrative experience
in a governmental setting, including government accounting
or budget development; or an equivalent combination of
training and experience.
Extensive knowledge of the
principles, practices,
processes and laws related municipal budgeting; general and
municipal accounting principles and procedures, research and
analytical techniques; laws regulating public finance and
fiscal operations; statistical modeling techniques; City
operations, practices of performance measurement and
benchmarking; and basic computerized data processing
principles.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The
physical and mental demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by employees to
successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While
performing the duties of this class, employees are
frequently required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and
by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate
standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee may regularly be required to walk or stand and
occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the
ability to adjust focus.
Mental
Demands
While
performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly
required to use written and oral communication skills; read
and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and
solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning;
perform work under changing, intensive deadlines, on
multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions;
interact with department staff, management, citizens, the
City Council and other governmental agencies.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The
work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The
employee works under typical office conditions; the noise
level is usually quiet.
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Revised: 08/05
