Budget Analyst

The Position

OPEN EXAMINATION - ONE YEAR PROBATION PERIOD

Under general direction, this mid-management position analyzes, implements, and researches programs related to the City's budget.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.

Provides technical assistance to Departments in the formulation of budgets. Monitors budgets for various City Departments. Acts as budget liaison and the primary contact for departments on budget and accounting related matters.

Performs budget projections and variance analysis with actual versus budget data. Conducts fiscal analyses, and reviews and assists in preparing the annual adopted budget, the City's Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget, and other related documents. Complies with the Government Finance Officers Association and other Association requirements as deemed necessary for document submission.

Analyzes changing services and impacts upon fees and charges.

Assists with the development, review, and analysis of budgeted revenue estimates and fund sheets for the preliminary and final budgets.

Participates in the review and analyses of departmental budget estimates; participates in the development of preliminary and final City budget.

Performs revenue analyses and research. Researches, reviews, analyzes, and follows-up on legislation related to revenues, expenditures, and general governmental financing.

Prepares a wide variety of financial analyses, forecasts, and reports utilizing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, and other computer software programs.

Instructs other personnel and members of the public in the various elements of the City's Budget and other aspects of the City's fiscal policies and procedures.

Assists in special projects such as policy development, budget preparation, and the development and/or revision of financial procedures and systems.

Researches, investigates and analyzes departmental and interdepartmental operations and administrative problems, including fiscal/budgetary issues, organization structures, functions, record procedures involving forms, documents and payrolls, work output and workload, expense control, layout and equipment.

Assists in presenting budget information, departmental budget estimates, and capital improvement budgets to the City Council.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.

Analyzes and prepares costing estimates to help resolve labor negotiations issues.

Coordinates and assists in the development of the city-wide cost allocation plan and other rate studies as needed.

Participates in the development of schedules, formats, and procedures for the annual adopted budget.

May supervise subordinate employees. May review and evaluate employees' job performance, and effectively recommend personnel action.

May drive on City business as necessary.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Minimum Requirements

Experience
One year experience as a Budget Associate with the City of Glendale or two years of increasingly responsible, professional budget experience.

Experience in municipal or other government agency is highly desirable.

Education/Training
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.

License(s)/Certification(s)
Valid Class C California driver's license.
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certificate from the Government Finance Officers Association is highly desirable. This is an equivalent to one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Budgetary processes and procedures.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Governmental accounting principles.

Principles of government financing and budgetary analysis.
Administrative report and presentation development.

Principles and practices of administrative research and statistical analysis

Knowledge of and skill in:

Use of computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook. PeopleSoft experience is highly desirable.

Skill in:

Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure and recommending new policies and procedures as needed.

Organizing and prioritizing assignments.

Ability to:

Provide exceptional customer service to those using the Finance Department.

Accept constructive criticism.
Assist in the development of multi-year forecasts and other budget tools that facilitate the annual budget process.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.

Effectively and positively represent the City of Glendale to members of the public.

Effectively review and evaluate employees' job performance.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, other departments, subordinates and supervisors.

Follow directions from a supervisor.

Foster a teamwork environment.

Handle confidential information with discretion.

Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Maintain accuracy in completing financial and other reports.

Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Perform a variety of administrative and technical duties with little or minimal supervision.

Perform complex fiscal analysis, analyze budgeting and finance related issues, identify problems and alternative solutions, develop recommendations, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations.

Perform fiscal analysis.

Prepare clear and concise written administrative reports and develop presentations.

Prepare clear and concise written reports.
Provide clear work instruction.
Read, write, and comprehend directions in English.
Select, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate personnel.

Think analytically to develop solutions to complex problems as they arise.

Work independently as needed.

Other Characteristics

Willingness to:

Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Initiate, recommend, and carry out personnel actions.
Work the necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks.

Note

An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.

Exceptional Customer Service Policy
The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.

Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy .

Selection Process

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the selection process. WRITTEN EXAM: (Weight pass/fail) To evaluate the applicant’s ability to be successful in this position. Exam will be relevant to the duties of this position. A pproximately the top 12 scoring candidates who achieve a minimum passing score of 70.00% on the written exam will be invited to the further stages of the examination process.

ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.

Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Any evaluation will be based on the candidate's education and experience as related to the position. Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. The selected candidate will be subjected to a background check including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.

The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.

Closing Date/Time: 9/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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