Finance Management Branch Chief (Management Analyst Iv)

Do you want to change the world through numbers?
This position works as part of the Solid Waste Management Program.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the county Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits
• Retirement

DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.
Under direction of the DPWES Deputy Director of Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP), serves as branch manager to manage and lead the SMWP Finance Management Branch and serves as the fiscal manager responsible for development and oversight of a highly complex agency-wide budget and fiscal operation. Responsible for fiscal analysis, budget preparation, and budget projections regarding existing and newly requested or created initiatives, and requests from the Board of Supervisors and/or leadership. Participates in SWMP leadership and strategic goals, collaborates with employees in DPWES, SWMP and other county agencies to support budget, finance, purchasing, and contracting activities.
Administers the Solid Waste Closure/Post Closure reserve balances for the long-term care and maintenance of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) permitted facilities, as well as assists with the financial statements for post closure reserves. Prepares annual Solid Waste Authority Board Packages. Administers oversite of the agencies’ 45,000 customers with the Department of Tax Administration (DTA). Performs monthly reconciliation of (4) distinct funds within solid waste and recycling. Ensures timely, efficient, and economical service delivery. Advisor to DPWES deputy director and other SWMP division directors on matters pertaining to budget, finance, procurement and contracts. Must have strong leadership, management, and communication skills to manage professional and paraprofessional employees to include coaching, counseling, training, and evaluation. Adheres to the DPWES Core Values, county Standards of Conduct, and county ethics. Engages in safe working practices and complies with Solid Waste safety programs and guidelines. Complies with the DPWES safety competencies.
Note: The assigned functional areas of this position are management, accounting, budget, finance, procurement, contract administration, and/or analytics.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: 
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in fields related to the assigned functional areas; plus five years of professional work experience within more than one of the assigned functional areas.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer..
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five years of experience supervising staff performing complex financial functions.  
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and analysis through financial forecasting, rate studies and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and direct work of employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex matters in a succinct and efficient manner to executive level staff.
• Possesses strong critical thinking/analysis skills and problem-solving ability.
• At least 5 years of experience in budgetary development and analysis.
• At least 3 years of experience with administering financial/accounting processes and procedures in financial systems other than System Analysis Program (SAP).
• At least 2 years of experience using oral and written communication skills to present effective presentation and group facilitation.
• At least 2 years of experience in developing, implementing, and evaluation of programs/projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Ability to provide verbal directions to subordinate staff and conduct verbal interactions with management.
Ability to read and comprehend financial documents and data. Manual dexterity needed to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, calculator, printer, scanner, etc.). Position is generally sedentary in nature, but frequent mobility may sometimes be necessary to accomplish tasks. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.