Budget Analyst

Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Budget Analyst Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department BUDGET Division BUDGET Requisition Number 2024016 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.
m.
– 5:00 p.
m.
Additional hours may be required during certain periods during the budget development process.
Work Site Location City Hall Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade GE13 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary Starts at $57,526 (Depending on Qualifications and Experience) Job Description The purpose of this position is to participate in the development and maintenance of operating and capital budgets for the City.
The position is responsible for analyzing economic and financial data, making inquiries, reviewing resource requests for alignment with desired outcomes, preparing financial journals, maintaining personnel, financial, and performance reports and records, and making recommendations for budget management.
Typical tasks: Researches and analyzes economic and financial data relating to the City’s operational and capital budgets.
Prepares recommendations to management regarding resource requests submitted by assigned departments Performs analytical reviews of resource requests.
Makes inquiries of department personnel regarding operational and management functions.
· Reviews, prepares, and maintains financial/performance reports and records.
Reviews forecasts of future expenditures and revenues submitted by departments and evaluates economic status, trends, opportunities, and plans that may affect the City’s ability to fund programs and projects.
Maintains communications with different departments and makes recommendations to management.
Audits and summarizes budget and/or revenue information.
Coordinates and conducts research such as distributing and collecting surveys concerning budget issues.
Attends or conducts meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
Performs related tasks as necessary such as serving on budget-related committees and solving unexpected funding problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, public finance, or a closely related field.
Prefer candidates with a policy analysis background and with strong quantitative analytical skills.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 01/12/2024 Job Close Date 01/25/2024 Open Continuous Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please submit a cover letter in addition to the online application.
ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 lbs Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Computer, Printer, Calculator, Telephone Protective Equipment Required none Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) Yes, occasionally Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4