Budget Analyst Senior



Job Details

Budget Analyst Senior
Employer

Pierce County

Salary

$35.28 - $45.09 Hourly

Location

Pierce County, WA

Job Type

Career Service - Full Time

Job Number

17-00366

Department

Finance

Division

FPM-Budget and Grant Management

Opening Date

01/31/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

- OPEN UNTIL FILLED -
 
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
 
The Finance Department is responsible for financial management, risk management, and information technology.  Specific duties include budgeting, accounting, health benefit management, worker safety programs and insurance, procurement, fleet and records management, and treasury services for the county and numerous independent districts.  The successful applicant will work with other talented, professional staff who are committed to meeting the highest principles of public service. The Pierce County Finance Department team receives the Governmental Finance Officer's Association Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Award annually.  To learn more about our department please visit  http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?nid=94.

Position Summary

NATURE OF WORK
 
This is an advanced position involving substantive budgeting, accounting and reporting for County wide fiscal activity. Performs a variety of complex tasks in support of County and departmental operations and services. Duties emphasize research, analysis, and development of recommendations in areas such as budgeting and financial planning, organizational analysis, policy formulation and service delivery, and performance measurements.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative information to support organizational planning and resolution of issues.
  • Prepare complex reports and recommendations.
  • Plan, oversee, and carry out projects, including direction and coordination of assigned staff.
  • Devise and implement innovations and refinements in the budget process to meet agreed upon goals; create and apply a variety of computer applications to facilitate the budget process; establish budget timetable, write instructions, design forms.
  • Provide technical direction and assistance to department and division managers in the preparation of budget submissions.
  • Work with departments to gain an understanding of operations, practices and needs in order to evaluate budget proposals and resolve problems; review proposed budgets for consistency of policy and procedures.
  • Analyze the financial and efficiency impacts of budget proposals and program plans; prepare revenue forecasts; prepare expenditure projections.
  • Coordinate and compile portions of the County's annual budget.
  • Recommend and implement changes in accounting, budgeting and auditing systems and procedures.
  • Administer budget for special programs or projects and monitor funding requirements. Review fee structures for the Budget and Finance Department and other County Departments.
  • Manage the development of the Central Services Cost Allocation Plan.
  • Assist with the preparation of the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
  • Participate in the review and close out process of grants.
  • Create department Program Accountability Reports and subsequent Schedule 16, component of the Annual Audit Report.
  • Review construction projects reconciliations and budgets to ensure fiscal and budgetary compliance.
  • Implements management approved modifications.
  • May lead, assign, train and review the work of others within the Budget unit.
  • Recommend approval of leave requests and work schedules.
  • Provide input on performance evaluations.
  • Perform other job functions as assigned. 
This is a "summary" of the duties, it is not all-inclusive, and other related activities or tasks may be assigned.  A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions for the Senior Budget Analyst Technology can be found here

Qualifications

RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS
 
Minimum Recruiting Requirements to Apply:
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in a financial or administrative discipline.
  • Five or more years of progressive responsible work experience in administrative analysis, budgeting, accounting, preferably in public sector experience at the local government level. 
  • Additional education and/or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements. 
Special Requirements and/or Qualifications
  • Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations prior to employment.
  • A valid Washington state driver's license and the ability to provide proof of insurability may be required when travel is required of the position.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
 
To be considered for this opportunity please: 
  • Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:  www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
  • If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
  • Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798­7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process.  Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.  Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.  Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.  Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
 
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. 
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to ten paid holidays as follows:   


New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Each paid personal holiday accrues on January 1 of each year and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County.  Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses.  Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans.   To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.  This is a supplemental retirement savings program  that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

01
Do you have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in a financial or administrative discipline?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please describe your level of education.
  • Less than High School or GED
  • High School or GED
  • AA Degree
  • AA Degree in Financial or Administrative Discipline
  • BA Degree
  • BA or MA Degree in a Financial or Administrative Discipline
03
Describe your experience and/or training as it relates to the position.
04
How many years of experience do you have performing administrative analysis, budgeting, or accounting work at the local government level?
  • No experience to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years or more
05
Describe your experience collecting data, performing analysis, and communicating results. Give examples of the procedures, operations, or programs you have analyzed and the outcomes.
06
Describe your experience as it relates to assigning and reviewing the work of others.
07
Describe your experience coordinating and monitoring multiple projects. Provide an example of a project that you were responsible for the overall timeliness, however, your data came from other departments. What technique did you use to ensure time lines were met?
08
List specific personal computer software applications that you have used and your level of proficiency with each. Which software tools are you most likely to use in performing an analysis?

* Required Question

Employer
Pierce County
Address
Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Phone
(253) 798-7480
For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250

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