FINANCIAL ANALYST II

Budget and Financial Planning is responsible for annually preparing and submitting the County’s budget to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. Throughout the year, this division is responsible for the monitoring and controlling of expenditures and budgetary compliance. In conjunction with the preparation of the County’s operating budget, the division is responsible for preparing and submitting the County’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Further, the division is also responsible for long-range and short-term financial planning for the County and assists County management in determining the fiscal impact of programmatic decisions and special projects, as well as recommending financial policies and guidelines for County operations.

The successful candidate will start at the minimum of the salary range.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by the Office of Human Resources.

NOTE: This position is Non-Union

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Financial Analyst II – Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related field AND two (2) years of full-time professional experience in budget development and administration and/or cost and revenue projection and control. Full-time experience in a professional budgetary or accounting role that has provided the necessary skills and knowledge to perform all necessary job functions at this level may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. Experience in a public agency setting and/or an appropriate advanced degree desirable. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Conducts fiscal and administrative analyses to County departments, the County Manager, the Board of Commissioners and various intergovernmental agencies; evaluates problem resolution and recommends problem resolution. Coordinates and/or directs the development of annual budgets (operating, supplemental and capital improvement) for assigned departments and functions; prepares historical information, revenue projections and related information for internal use and distribution to County management and the Board of Commissioners. Maintains fiscal oversight for assigned functional areas within the County; reviews and approves departmental expenditures to ensure compliance with budgetary and policy guidelines; recommends and implements budget adjustments as required. Coordinates departmental activities with those of other governmental agencies, underwriters and rating agencies; represents the department and the County in meetings with such organizations and with a variety of public and private organizations and makes presentations as required. Conducts a variety of technical, operational and analytical studies; conducts independent research; evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations; prepares technical, statistical and narrative reports; writes and reviews grant and funding requests and various intergovernmental service agreements. Conducts County-wide training programs related to budget planning and administration, strategic planning, cost benefit analysis and compliance with fiscal and administrative guidelines; provides information to the public on an individual or group basis. Performs County management support activities such as preparing Board agenda items, Conducting studies for Board of Commissioner requests and assessing the financial impact of proposed legislation. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. May direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may operate a County or personal vehicle or arrange for transportation to visit various work sites and attend off-site meetings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.