Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Office of Management & Budget: BudgetSalary Range Minimum:
$67,200.00Salary Range Maximum:
$105,903.00Closing Date:
Until FilledJob Details:
The Office of Management and Budget team at the City of Gainesville is currently seeking a qualified Lead Budget Analyst. We are looking for an innovative self-driven individual who desires to be challenged and will deliver excellent customer service. Experience with Municipal Capital Improvement Planning and/or Grant budgeting preferred. A working knowledge of Workday and/or Adaptive Planning software preferred.A typical work day may include working with departments to provide data and analysis related to annual budget development and monthly monitoring; identifying trends that produce efficiencies; collaborating with management to review results; benchmarking best practices to gauge performance; and presenting data.
**MAY UNDERFILL AS AN ANALYST SR. & ANALYST**
**MAY ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FUTURE HIRE**
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Professional advanced-level work performing analytical activities of significant complexity that require the highest level of independent and critical thought and problem definition and solution analysis and may require the review of work or direction of lower level Analysts. Incumbents assume complete responsibility for major projects or programs and the accuracy of their results.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its advanced and specialized nature of the research and analysis required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK**
** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on area of assignment:
Prepares varied financial, operating or marketing reports, including study plans, quarterly summaries, forecasts, system and organizational analyses, and work flow-charts. Presents to Senior Management or City Commission.
Acquires and disseminates information concerning work methods and procedures, controls, and similar management functions. Develops alternatives and makes specific recommendations to superiors and assists in implementing the recommendations.
Performs highly specialized research projects.
Acts as lead for major projects or programs and assumes complete responsibility for their results.
Develops and maintains computer-based data files and records related to customers, costs and cost support schedules.
Determines short-term fuel requirements for utility facilities and exchange of wholesale transactions to third parties.
Prepares various aspects of budgets and may assist the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation and analysis of the annual budget.
Studies actual and potential problems and presents findings to officials using charts, slides, and other visual aids to describe findings, proposed solution, and effect in such areas as policy, program, organization, procedure, and form.
Designs and implements marketing research systems and projects to identify and analyze competitors’ strengths and weaknesses and marketing and communications processes’ strengths and weaknesses.
Conducts audits to monitor performance. Performs rate, load, financial, operational or marketing studies. Makes long- and short-range financial, operating, facilities or marketing plans.
Participates in the development of administrative and operating policies and procedures.
Prepares studies to determine need for additional equipment and facilities.
Directs the development and maintenance of computer software to assist in financial, operating, and planning studies, modeling, and research projects.
Provides direction and oversight of work of lower level Analysts.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on area of assignment:
May supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
May act in absence of supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public administration, finance, accounting or a related field as required by the hiring department, and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in financial, operational, fuels or marketing analysis, or eight (8) years of progressively responsible related analytical experience (with no degree), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Depending on area of assignment:
Valid Florida Driver License required.
Certifications
None.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Depending on area of assignment:
Thorough knowledge of financial, statistical, economic, utility, fuels or marketing analysis, techniques and modeling and the ability to apply knowledge in preparing studies and forecasts.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting and financial principles and practices.
Working knowledge of computers and relevant software and ability to apply knowledge in performing computations and analyses.
Thorough knowledge of governmental or utility budget, audit and accounting procedures.
Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other City employees, and the general public.
Thorough knowledge of organizational structure, functions, operations, objectives, and goals of municipal government or utilities.
Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations and statues which govern local government or utility functions.
Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work and accomplishments.
Ability to collate, analyze, and creatively interpret data and trends in order to make recommendations for products and services.
Ability to make effective presentations in group or individual settings.
Thorough knowledge of organization structure, functions, internal relationships, and interactions with other levels of organization.
Thorough knowledge of office procedures and practices, business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be required to attend meetings outside regular business hours.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also off er great things like on-site fi tness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical sta ff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at or by calling 352-334-5077.
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