Description
This posting has been re-opened and if you have already applied, you are
still being considered and will not be able to apply to this posting again.
Budget Analyst II
Performs a variety of complex tasks related to the development,
monitoring, and management of the County's annual budget and other related
financial activities. Position exhibits initiative, critical analysis,
and good judgment in performing reviews, providing financial analysis, and
making recommendations regarding the budget and budget process of the County
with limited supervision.
Senior Budget Analyst Only:
Performs a variety of complex tasks related to the development,
monitoring, and management of the County's annual budget and other related
financial activities. Position exhibits initiative, critical analysis,
and good judgment in performing reviews, providing financial analysis, and
making recommendations regarding the budget and budget process of the County
with limited supervision.
NOTE:
The county anticipates hiring this position only as a Budget Analyst II. This
position is eligible but not guaranteed for possible career progression in the
future as outlined below:
Although the full salary range & potential role progression for this
position is provided, appointments are typically made between the minimum
and mid-point of the salary range for a Budget Analyst II.
The full salary range for the Budget Analyst II is $66,281.28 to
$105,877.46 per year. Anticipated hiring salary range is $66,281.28 -
$86,079.
The full salary range for the Senior Budget Analyst is $80,200.12 to
$128,111.10 per year.
Duties
Budget Analyst II
Monitors and tracks departmental and elected office budgets and budget
submissions and assists departments and elected offices with the
interpretation, monitoring, and management of respective budgets.
Provides comprehensive assistance and guidance to departments and elected
offices on their budget, budget submission, the budget process, and any
other areas of financial or budgetary analysis to include the development and
tracking of performance and workload measure.
Conducts detailed and complex analysis and evaluations of budget trends and
performance to include the completion of quarterly budget reviews and
projections and for projection input into the annual budget. Work products
will frequently include both financial and narrative information.
Completes financial projects, analyses, and studies as directed, working
closely with the Budget Manager, other Budget Division Staff, and
independently, and prepares detailed reports outlining the data,
findings, and conclusions to be presented to other staff members,
department directors, or elected officials.
Enters, verifies, and maintains data within the budget and financial
software systems and additional spreadsheets as well as creates and modifies
custom reports from budget and financial software to assist in the development
of Budget Division reports, publications, and analyses. Assists in the
implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of financial and budget software
applications and seeks ways to improve data and data processing and analysis.
Prepares and evaluates Board of County Commissioner study session and public
hearing summary reports. Prepares draft budget resolutions for the Board of
County Commissioner's consideration in regard to appropriation requests,
budgetary operating transfers, authorized staffing levels, and the
certification of tax levies. Presents Budget Division information and
materials at Board of County Commissioner study sessions and public hearings.
Assists in the completion of mandatory State reports to include the
certification of tax levies along with others.
Conducts detailed financial feasibility analyses of departmental/elected
office existing or proposed new programs or services, provides detailed
findings and recommendations, and presents findings to the Budget Ma ager,
Finance Director, or other County personnel and officials.
Presents complex financial and budgetary topics orally, in writing, and
via electronic presentation to Budget Division or Finance Department staff,
staff in other departments or elected offices, elected officials and
department directors, and/or others.
Maintains awareness of legislation, resolutions, and news items that
affect County finances and budgeting activities as well as developments in the
fields of budgeting, forecasting, public administration, and public
financial management. Attends and updates the Budget Division staff on Board
of County Commissioner study sessions and public hearings to include an
interpretation or analysis of relevant budgetary and financial issues.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Working knowledge of public administration and of governmental budgeting
practices, taxation, and budgeting law as it applies to local government.
Working knowledge of financial forecasting, analysis of trends, and
projection methodology. Working knowledge of budgetary appropriations and
internal financial controls.
Working knowledge of and ability to operate personal computers,
peripherals, and their applications including word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation, database, and financial account and
purchasing applications and software.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects, work under
deadlines, and attend and actively participate in meetings with limited
direct supervision. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected
officials, department heads, supervisors, vendors, and other employees.
Senior Budget Analyst Only: