Management / Budget Analyst

The Position

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don't Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let's Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!

JOB SUMMARY :

This is professional budgeting and management analysis work of an intermediate level in a policy oriented central staff. Under general supervision, an incumbent in this classification is responsible for the performance of complex budgetary analyses and for conducting management / operational studies. Work requires considerable independent professional judgment in resolving problems and developing new budgeting and operational procedures as needed. Work involves frequent contact with employees and departmental officials on matters relating to budgeting and is subject to review by an administrative superior.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversees and coordinates the budget of various City departments and divisions; assesses financial impact, policy implications and operational needs.
• Consults with department and / or division heads to ensure adjustments and transfers are made in accordance with program changes in order to facilitate long-term planning.
• Assists departments with budget submittals and analyzes all budget requests for completeness and conformance with procedures, regulations and prevailing policies, quality control, impact on and / or duplication with other departments, and inclusion of City Commission priorities.
• Analyzes the need for budget amendments and carry forward requests
• Assists in the maintenance of proper budgetary controls; prepares special financial and budget reports; and participate in a wide variety of related complex special assignments and projects; and makes recommendations for budget revisions.
• Prepares forecasts for revenues and expenditures.
• Identifies resources and offers resolutions for over-budget scenarios.
• Conducts surveys, analyzes survey data, and presents survey results.
• Controls positions and handles staffing management.
• Attends budget-related meetings.
• Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

The Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required :

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, public administration or a related field; and at least one (1) year of responsible professional experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing, or in performing related fiscal or management analysis work. Intermediate or higher-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite required. A Graduate Degree in Public Management, Administration, Finance or Business may substitute for experience.

Preferred :

Master's Degree in a job-related field and at least one (1) year of relevant government experience.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :

The Examination

Required Education and Background Information : Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and / or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination : Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests : written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and / or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs : The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran's Preference : The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES : The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions :

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