Share Email Opening Title Budget Analyst  Category OMB (Office of Management & Budget)   Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for preparing, monitoring, and analyzing the annual budget for department and division operational and capital budgets, monitoring the adopted budget and preparing various financial analyses. Assists departments in preparing and administering their budgets, reviews and analyzes department budget requests, and evaluates and makes recommendations on management practices, procedures, and fiscal requirements. Assists in the development of performance measures and benchmarking for the department and divisions. Professional accounting duties of considerable difficulty requiring initiative and independent judgment are used frequently. Work is performed under general supervision of the Assistant County Budget Officer and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observations of results achieved. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist with the preparation of the annual operating and capital improvement program budgets. Assists with the development of the county's five year Capital Improvements Plan as it relates to long-range financial requirements and funding sources. Prepares various financial analyses and forecasts to aid in long range planning. Assist with the development of policies and procedures for the efficient administration of the budget function including procedures regarding the budget adoption process, compliance with Florida Statutes and County policy, budget methodology and other procedures and policies considered necessary. Performs internal audits of County departments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Assist departments during the year as needed including review of requests for budget transfers for compliance with Florida Statutes and Board policies. Work with the departments to prepare budget amendment requests for review and approval by the management and the Board of County Commissioners. Performs revenue and expenditure forecasting analysis, capital improvement projection cost studies, and other related matters to budget projections in order to departments with making informed decisions. During the year, monitors items of operating budget, including revenue, expenditure control of personnel, capital, and operating expenses, as assigned. Monitors and reviews accounting records and transaction activities for accuracy; performs special audits as assigned. Assist in the evaluation and coordination of improvements to internal systems and procedures used for the budget development process as well as recommending improvements to develop more viable accounting, recording and reporting structures. Prepares complex schedules, account analysis or other work necessary for monitoring and reporting the status of revenues, expenditures and balances in order for management to monitor fund performance. Uses advanced database management techniques to analyze and interpret management information including demographic data, facility usage, and revenue trends. Prepares charts, graphs, and statistical tables to aid in presentation and consideration of budget programs. Directs and coordinates the evaluation and monitoring of grant-funded programs, and writes specifications for evaluation or monitoring of program by outside agency. Writes grant applications according to format required and submits application after appropriate approvals have been obtained. Ensures proper accounting and timely reporting for grant-funded activities of the County departments and divisions including the Tourist Development Program. Prepares and coordinates the County's adoption of its assessment program(s). Maintains the County's fixed asset system and ensures assets meeting County thresholds are added and disposals deleted from the system in compliance with County policies. Coordinates and performs annual capital asset physical inventory. In case of emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.) position is required to respond/perform emergency and recovery duties as assigned by immediate supervisor. Employees hired on or after February 1, 2016, must be a tobacco-free person, both on and off the job, for at least 1 year immediately preceding application and maintain same tobacco-free status throughout the term of employment. Regular attendance. [These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.]   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proficient in software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher, including charting and graphing financial data. Knowledge of county government functions and practices of governmental accounting. Ability to multi-task while maintaining high level of concentration and accuracy despite constant interruptions. Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers; to determine percentages and decimals, to analyze statistical data. Ability to read and/or prepare a variety of forms and documents including budget requests, various budget-related reports, etc., using proper format. Ability to establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives, business professionals and the general public. Ability to utilize tact and diplomacy to deal effectively with general public and fellow employees. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing utilizing proper English (grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure). Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction, complex policies, laws, and directives. Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field. Three (3) years experience in budgeting. Florida government experience preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS Valid Florida Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to insurance provider. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Acceptable vision (with or without correction) Acceptable hearing (with or without correction) Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time. Ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer at a prescribed rate of speed. Must be able to communicate using speech, hearing, and vision skills. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Inside in an office environment. Works closely with others. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. FLSA Non-Exempt Status Revised 10/01/17   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Salary Range Salary range is $19.11 - $27.30. Commensurate with experience and licenses. Benefits package.   Closing Date December 18, 2018   Position Budget Analyst   Division Office of Management and Budget   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 12/5/2018   Location Office of Management and Budget   Flyer None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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