SR BUDGET ANALYST

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES : This class is responsible for providing oversight for the development and maintenance of the annual budget. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with planning, developing, and executing an annual budget. Performs complex analysis and audit of financial data and operational procedures. Evaluates departmental budgets, reviews operating and capital requests, ensuring all revenues and expenditures are incorporated into the budget; provides training to departments on budget matters and entries, assists in preparation of budget amendments, provides direction in financial analysis, reviewing, and approving department changes and acting in the absence of the Budget Manager. Assists the Budget Manager with tasks including, but not limited to, variance reporting, personnel budget requests, dark time management/reporting, and preparation for budget review meetings and GFOA submission. Analyzes and monitors department and fund level budgets, identifying overruns and sufficiency, implementing corrective action, reviewing historical data for trend analysis. Assist with development and reporting of outcomes and performance measures in collaboration with all Divisions within Public Works Commission. Prepares budget documents by updating and revising requests, ensuring document data accuracy, and ensuring timely submission of all documents. Assists in preparation of documents for Commission presentations and provides answers to questions at presentation alongside Budget Manager. Operating under general supervision of the Budget Manager, leeway is allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in carrying out the details of the work. Performs related work as required.

E QUIPMENT OPERATED: Personal computer, calculator, communication, and other equipment, as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of safety rules/regulations/ procedures, as appropriate; thorough knowledge of budgeting and financial concepts and practices; thorough knowledge of PWC budget processes and procedures; thorough knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in cost analysis and cost effectiveness studies; thorough knowledge of program monitoring to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints; thorough knowledge of computer software applications, including Hyperion, MS Word, Excel; good knowledge of supervisory concepts and practices; skill in using computers and applicable software applications; skill in accurately performing complex analysis and ability to analyze financial problems; ability to prepare/compile large amounts of data; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to perform technical computations/provide comprehensive recommendations to solve operational problems; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, vendors, contractors, and all levels of employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a four (4) year accredited university/college with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with concentration on budget analysis, design, development, and implementation. Governmental budget experience preferred.

GRADE 412 $66,259-$87,296/EXEMPT