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Posting: Open Until Filled

Salary: Commensurate with experience

This classification is the fourth level in a five level series of budget and policy personnel within the Budget and Policy Analysis Division. This position supports the development of policy alternatives for assigned high level agencies and funds with highest complexity. This position is responsible for directing and supervising staff in the analysis of policy and budgetary initiatives and the review and analyzes of budget requests. It participates in the development and analyzes of budget recommendations, appropriations and allocations. Assists in supervising and training staff.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following functions are typical for this position and are considered the minimum essential job duties. Other duties may be assigned and required: Organizes and supervises a staff of professional employees involved in budget research and analysis in the preparation of departmental operating and capital budgets; Supervises the preparation of reports on budget status, bond fund resources, revenues, and expenditures; Works with staff to analyze requests from assigned agencies, programs and funds. Makes recommendations and participates in the strategy development for recommended options and alternatives. Reviews budget research and documentation to support recommended action. Provides effective and proactive analysis of and feedback about budgetary issues. Keeps abreast of proposed legislation impacting budgets. Participates in strategic planning activities relating to assigned agencies and programs. Assesses needs and matches to goals, objectives and priorities. Assists in evaluating and recommending funding needs for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Directs long-range planning activities to project future budget needs. Evaluates continuation or base budget requirements and improvements to the budget base. Monitors and evaluates current resources and encumbrances and estimates future financial requirements. Prepares written materials, memos, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, etc. to communicate results of various analyses and recommendations to B&PM, Sr. Participates in the preparation of various published budget documents; provides information, responds to inquiries, and generally acts as primary resource in assigned areas.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As an employee in the finance and budget organization, this position must display the highest standards of ethical and fiscal conduct and understand the impact of violating these standards on the organization and on the City. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The following knowledge, skills and abilities, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, are typical for this position. Knowledge of: Departmental and budgetary policies and procedures. Applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Municipal legislative and budgetary processes. Budget and policy analysis techniques. Ability to: Take initiative and keep abreast of changes in policy, methods, operations, budget, expenditure and revenue variations, equipment and capital needs, etc. Conduct what-if analyses for purposes of projections, planning and forecasting. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Assemble information and make written reports and documents in a clear, concise and effective manner. Comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, policies, procedures and related information. Meet deadlines, work under time constraints, and manage multiple projects. Demonstrate a detail-orientation and thoroughness to assignments and a high degree of accuracy. Coordinate and manage budget responsibilities of the highest level of complexity. Supervise and train staff. Skill sets: Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Knowledgeable and skilled in the use of computers including familiarity with word processing, electronic spreadsheets, tables, graphs and financial software. Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively convey technical, programmatic and financial information in a clear and understandable manner to a broad audience. Good organizational, human relations and technical skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience

Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business management, business administration, public administration or a closely related field

preferred, or demonstration of knowledge and level of competency associated with a Bachelors degree in the above areas. Masters degree in the above areas preferred, or demonstration of knowledge and level of competency associated with a Masters degree in the above areas. Sufficient experience to understand the more basic principles relevant to the essential duties of this position as demonstrated by: 3 to 5 years professional experience as a budget analyst, finance analyst, policy analyst, management analyst or closely related position that involved responsibility for budget development, analysis and management; and/or Outstanding performance as a Budget and Policy Analyst, Prin. (GD 27) or. Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience that provides for the requisite competencies for this job may be considered. Supervisory experience a must. Successful completion of a background check.