Job description

Summary
This position is responsible for assisting with fiscal and analytical functions of the Public Works Department, and other professional administrative duties for the Public Works Department. This is a part-time position and is subject to the 1,000 hours rule.
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Essential Functions
Conducts complex analytical studies and other analytical reviews with implications for administrative problem solving independently; prepares detailed written reports with conclusions and recommendations to assist in making quality, data driven decisions; makes oral presentations regarding findings and recommendations

Monitors and supports performance management initiatives: monitors benchmarks and performance measures and reports progress to Manager's Office; and assists division managers in considering operational improvements based on evaluation of performance measures and benchmarks to foster organizational change and improvement.

Assists the Management Analyst in coordinating the fiscal operations of the department; provides support in preparing and monitoring the department's annual operating and capital budgets; conducts complex financial analyses with implications for department operations and policy development; and prepares fiscal-year end closing and related reports.

Assists in coordinating personnel operations of the department: reviews documentation of employee sanctions and disciplinary actions to ensure compliance with departmental applicable regulations and policies; reviews departmental recruiting and selection procedures and hiring recommendations.

Drafts and reviews written materials for the department: develops internal operating procedures and policies; assists division managers in responding to service requests and complaints; develops content for department webpages, printed brochures, special announcements, press releases and other written materials for the department; reviews and drafts departmental agenda items for staff in preparation for Town Council meetings.

Provides administrative support to management; performs special assignments and directs special projects as necessary.

Performs other duties as required

Supervision Excercised
None

Physical Demands
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, standing or stooping. The employee usually lifts light objects.

Work Environment
The work is typically performed in an office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Research, analytic analysis and program evaluation
• Governmental accounting standards and audit standards for state and local government units
• Accounting principles and practices, including budget preparation, cost analysis, and inventory control
• Local governing ordinances and policy
• Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Standard business computer software

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Perform complex professional personnel work independently
• Interpret and explain department policies to employees and the public
• Analyze complex and confidential issues and draw logical conclusions
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports, findings and summaries
• Collect, compile, and analyze information and data
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Follow rules of confidentiality
• Learn proprietary government software
• Model behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECT

Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties.

Experience
One year of experience in budget preparation and analytical report writing.

Licenses/ Certifications
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or the ability to readily obtain one.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

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