Under general supervision of the County Administrator, performs work of considerable difficulty in the management, preparation, development, monitoring and administration of the County budget and administration of departmental budget activities.
- Manages the preparation, development, monitoring and administration of the County budget, including reviewing, analyzing, and making recommendations concerning new program plans and related funding requests.
- Serves as System Administrator for budget program OpenGov.
- Coordinate the budget process with the Finance Department.
- Provides technical assistance to County staff; resolves staff budget problems; provides training in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of annual budgets.
- Conducts long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts; develops forecast models and identifies revenue sources necessary to finance operations and capital projects.
- Prepare and maintain the County's Cost Allocation Plan in conformance with Circular A 87 guidelines and full cost allocation guidelines.
- Consults on strategic and business planning with departments, County administration, and the Board of Supervisors.
- Performs research and analysis on identified special projects for management.
- Answers questions from the public and other governmental agencies regarding budget information.
- Oversees the administration and preparation for the Title III Forest Fee Program.
- Oversees the monitoring and tracking of Title III expenditures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Statistics, or related field or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of experience in accounting or budgeting, preferably in a public or governmental environment. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Practices, procedures, principles, and techniques of governmental budgeting, budget control, monitoring, and accounting.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Research techniques and report writing.
- Current Microsoft Office software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in:
- Planning and developing budgets.
- Exercising creativity and resourcefulness in developing communication programs, strategies, and plans.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to:
- Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, victims of crime, witnesses, and the general public.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 18
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No