County Administrative Office Budget Specialist I
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the County Administrative Office (CAO). The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the County Administrative Office (CAO) located in Visalia, CA. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Work Schedule : M-Thurs : 7 : 30 am - 5 : 30 pm; Friday : 8 : 00 am - 12 : 00 pm.
Typical Duties
Duty sample :
- Assist administrative staff to ensure the completion and submission of documents necessary for the preparation of the County's annual budget.
- Prepare spreadsheets and generate reports related to budget forecasting, budget preparation and budget monitoring activities.
- Develop word processing document formats and graphics for budget documents.
- Assist in preparing layout of the budget document and supplemental budget.
- Create and maintain budget unit files and all budget amendments / activities throughout the year.
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Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and / or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education :
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting, urban planning, economics, or a closely related field.Experience :
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in budget preparation; management of complex and specialized fiscal, accounting, technical, or statistical work; administrative support work; interpretation and application of policies, rules, regulations and procedures including significant use of word processing and spreadsheet programs preferably in a local government setting.Knowledge of :
Statistical and graphic presentation methods.Business computer applications, including spreadsheets for budgetary and statistical analysis.Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.Standard office practices and procedures, including business office equipment.Basic budgeting principles and practices.Skill / Ability to :
Coordinate and monitor the compilation of a large and complex number of budget documents.Identify, define, and re-evaluate information regarding budget matters to departmental managers.Organize and prioritize work effectively to meet critical administrative deadlines.Perform numeric calculations accurately.Research, compile, analyze, and summarize a variety of informational materials.Prepare clear, concise and effective reports and correspondence with recommendations.Independently organize work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments.Maintain accurate records and files.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.Compile and evaluate data.Write and speak clearly and concisely.Operate a personal computer using standard word processing and spreadsheet software in order to produce reports, tables, charts and other materials.Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors.Desirable employment standards :
Knowledge of preparation and control procedures used in a local governmental budgeting process.Administrative techniques including the principles of organizational, accounting, and budget analysis.Fundamental statistical / comparative analysis techniques and formulae.Additional Information
Conditions of employment :
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.An employment eligibility verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.Some job classes may also require a physical exam.College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit :
https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service
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