CITY OF
ASSISTANT
BUDGET MANAGER
DEFINITION
This is an exempt position, which is responsible
professional work in budget analysis working under the direct supervision of
the Budget Manager.
An employee in this classification is responsible
for performing budgetary and financial analysis, policy review analysis and
assisting in the preparation and administration of a comprehensive annual
budget. Work may involve participation
on management projects. The employee
exercises considerable initiative and independent professional judgment in the
performance of the work assignments.
Work is reviewed through observation of performance, reports and
evaluation of results achieved.
EXAMPLES
OF WORK PERFORMED
Assists in coordinating the budget for all city
departments; analyzes budget requests; assesses financial impact, policy
implications, and operational needs.
Develops budgetary, operational and policy
recommendations for the Finance Director.
Monitors and prepares reports of projected
revenues and expenditures; identifies problems and recommends corrective
action.
Assists department and division heads in
developing, presenting and amending their budgets.
Assists with preparing budget highlights for the
budget presentations at public meetings, if needed.
Attends and participates in departmental staff
meetings and follows up with budget requests and approved recommendations.
Consults and advises department and division
heads on fiscal and policy issues.
Performs other related duties as required and as
directed.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of current budgetary techniques,
concepts and procedures applicable to local government.
Knowledge of current governmental accounting
practices and procedures and local governmental financial information and
accounting systems.
Knowledge of organizational structure of
municipal government including elected officials and administration.
Ability to understand, analyze and interpret
financial, operational, and policy information.
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Ability to analyze budget requests in
relationship to City administration fiscal policy, goals and operational
objectives.
Ability to prepare budgetary and financial
projections by conducting research of available federal, state and local data,
both financial and non-financial.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize
work assignments and to work independently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with the general public, elected officials, departmental
officials and other municipal employees.
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year
college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, public
administration, business administration or related field; two (2) years
experience in local government budget preparation; or any equivalent
combination of relevant training and experience.
This is a
designated “Will-Call Recovery” classification in the City’s Emergency
Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work
for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System
(NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.
REV. 10/07
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace