Budget Analyst



Job Details

Budget Analyst
Employer

City of Spokane

Salary

$70,824.96 - $92,143.44 Annually

Location

City of Spokane, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

128-02-2018

Department

Finance

Opening Date

02/26/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

The Budget Analyst performs a wide range of analytical, technical, and advisory functions in the municipal budgetary process; assists the director in the preparation of the City's annual budget; provides direct support in management and analysis of City operations, specifically working in the area of budget analysis and assisting with analysis of revenue collections; provides support in preparation of budget to actual comparisons and analysis for financial reporting purposes.

Examples of Work

  • Performs budget preparation processes for the City's annual budget; reviews budget change requests for accuracy and compliance with budget principals and guidelines established by elected officials; participates in planning, organizing and communicating budget deadlines; prepares and ensures accuracy of all associated budget reports presented.
  • Coordinates the development of the City's Capital Improvement Program budget; ensures capital improvement budgets are incorporated properly into the annual budget; directs preparation and ensures accuracy of all associated CIP reports presented.
  • Analyzes and produces complex reports for use by diverse groups, including elected officials, City management, boards, commissions, and other government entities; coordinates with City management and elected officials to determine reporting needs for operating and capital budgets; works with the Information Technology (IT) Department to develop and implement necessary enhancements to reports used in the budget process.
  • Facilitates and participates in public presentations as needed; provides oral briefings, recommendations, and progress reports to City management and elected officials.
  • Reviews and processes budget transfers requested throughout the budget year.
  • Provides general budget consulting services to City departments, converting technical budget information into operational terms for City officials and staff; interprets and provides guidance to departmental personnel related to application of established budget principals and guidelines.
  • Prepares and provides workshops and training related to the CIP and annual budget processes.
  • Coordinates the preparation of the city-wide indirect cost allocation plan and establishment of interfund allocation rates; reviews work of contracted plan preparer for accuracy.
  • Performs budget analysis and conducts related studies to identify efficiency and cost savings; prepares reports of such activity including recommendations for action.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; AND five years of experience in the development of governmental budgets. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be qualifying.
 
Licenses and Certifications:

  • Valid driver's license or otherwise demonstrate ability to get to and from multiple work locations as required.
  • A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license may substitute for up to two years of work experience.

Examination Details

***This recruitment is open until further notice. Application packets are reviewed as needed with results merged into one eligible list according to final ratings (Civil Service Rule IV, Section 13). The first review of application packets will begin no later than April 2nd, 2018.***

You are required to meet the minimum qualifications above and to pass the examination for this position, in order to be eligible for hire.

  • Your Civil Service examination is a Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation in the form of a Supplemental Questionnaire.
  • You will receive your Civil Service Eligibility List ranking after the position is closed for applications and scoring of T&E Evaluations is completed.
T&E Details:
The T&E is used to examine the relevance, level, progression, and quality of the applicant's education and training, and to elicit sufficient job-related information to evaluate the amount and quality of the applicant's previous experience, as well as any other information deemed important to performing the duties of the position.
Important: You will complete the T&E Supplemental Questionnaire online as a part of the application process. You may preview the instructions and questions online in the tab marked "QUESTIONS" near the top of the job announcement.

Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

We encourage you to apply immediately using the online application system. Submit your complete online City of Spokane employment application by 11:59 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, the City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.

 

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Eligibility: Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 consecutive days of employment.

Eligible Dependents: Spouse or Domestic Partner, birth, adopted children or children placed for adoption, Domestic Partner's children, step-children who live with employee, and any child for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are eligible.
 
Medical
Qualified employees may select from two health carrier options; a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) administered by Group Health Cooperative or a Preferred Provider Option (PPO) administered by Premera Blue Cross. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employee only. The monthly premium to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the medical plan selected.
 
Dental
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Washington. The monthly premium is minimal for employee and eligible dependents.
 
Vision
Vision coverage is included in the medical plan selected. Costs for eye exams and hardware; lenses, frames or contacts varies depending on the medical plan selected.

Life Insurance - Employee Only
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at one-and-a-half times the employee's annual base salary to a maximum of $100,000. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

Life Insurance - Eligible Dependent(s)
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided at $6,000 for spouse/domestic partner and $2,000 for each child. The City pays the monthly premium in full.

AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.
 
Flexible Spending Account
The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. The Dependent Care FSA allows an employee to receive reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for dependent children up to age 13 and other eligible dependents as defined by IRS Code. Employees can elect to contribute up to $2,550 per year for the Health Care FSA and $5,000 per year for the Dependent Care FSA. 

LegalShield
Prepaid legal services and/or prepaid identity theft programs are optional.  These programs pay for  a limited amount of documents to be reviewed, limited trial defense representation, the preparation of a standard will, identity theft consultation, restoration and monitoring according to terms of contract.
 
Pet Insurance
Get cash back on the everyday care your pet needs to stay healthy!  Nationwide/Voluntary Pet Insurance is an optional plan in which City of Spokane Employees can enroll.
 
Voluntary Term Life Insurance 
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through The Standard Insurance Company and is subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their spouse/domestic partner. Dependent children can be insured for up to $10,000 each. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.
 
Continued Medical/Dental Insurance
Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical and/or dental insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium in addition to a small monthly administrative fee. 
 

RETIREMENT BENEFITS 

Spokane Employees' Retirement System 
The Spokane Employees' Retirement System (SERS) is a defined benefit pension plan covering non-uniformed employees whose positions are classified under the Civil Service Merit System. As a participant you contribute 8.25% of your salary toward your retirement. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. The City also contributes 8.25% of your salary toward your retirement. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2015 become vested (eligible for a monthly benefit at retirement age) at seven years of service. 

Deferred Compensation
Enrollment in the City-sponsored 457 Deferred Compensation Plan administered by ICMA-RC allows participants, on a voluntary basis, to defer a portion of their salary on a before or after tax basis. Contributions and associated earnings contributed on a before tax basis are eligible to receive City matching contributions and are tax deferred (not taxed until taken out). You can also choose to participate in the 457 Roth (after tax) contribution option. You may enroll in the 457 plan or change your contribution at any time. Minimum contribution is $15 per paycheck up to and is subject to the IRS annual limitations. The City will match employee contributions up to $150/month.
 

PAID TIME OFF
 
Official Holidays
The City observes seven official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The City observes Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, but has not declared that day as an official holiday.  For this reason, employees hired before the third Monday of January receive an additional eight hours of floating holiday time to be used in accordance with Spokane Managerial and Professional Association Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions. 


Floating Holidays
Employees hired between January 2nd and June 30th receive 32 hours of floating holiday, and employees hired on or after July 1st receive 16 hours of floating holiday. Floating holiday hours may not be carried over into the next year and any unused hours will not be paid at termination.

Vacation Leave
Employees earn a number of paid vacation hours each pay period. The number of hours earned depends upon the employee's length of employment and the number of hours in a pay status. Vacation accrual ranges from 12 days per year for a new employee to 20 days per year after 11 years of employment. Unused vacation hours carry over each year, but are subject to maximum accrual amounts in accordance with Spokane Managerial and Professional Association Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions. The first pay period in December, employees may elect to cash out up to 40 accrued vacation hours, provided the cash out does not drop the employee's vacation bank below 80 hours.


Sick Leave
Sick leave accrues at a rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period. Employees must be in paid status for 80% of that pay period to accrue sick leave. Unused sick leave hours carry over each year, however, there is an illness leave bank cap of 960 hours.


Other Leaves
The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave, maternity leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.
 

WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS 

Employee Assistance Program 
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service administered by KEPRO. It provides a myriad of services to employees and their household members.  Services include receiving confidential assistance for personal issues, such as managing stress, depression, parenting, alcohol/drugs, grief, etc.  Each household member is eligible to receive up to eight counseling sessions per issue per year at no charge.  There is also a benefit relating financial or legal concerns in addition to Worklife/Convenience services and online tools.

Employer Sponsored Bus Pass (ESBP) Program
The City of Spokane encourages employees to use alternatives to driving alone to work and participates in the ESBP Program offered by Spokane Transit Authority (STA). The program provides employees the option to use their City-issued ID badge as a bus pass for unlimited rides free of charge.

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List your college education, including the institutions, degrees, majors and minors.
NOTE: we require college transcripts to document that you meet the minimum requirements of this position. Attach the transcript before you submit your application.
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Use the following format to list each professional level position that you have held. Beginning with your most recent relevant experience, provide the information as requested below.
  • Employer and Position Title
  • Dates worked: From: (Mo/Yr) To: (Mo/Yr)
  • Give a brief description (approximately a paragraph) of your primary job duties and responsibilities, including your primary governmental budget and analytical duties.
03
Do you have a CPA license? NOTE: A copy of your license must be submitted with your online application.
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
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Enter your state driver's license number and expiration date. Write 'N/A' if you do not have a driver's license but can otherwise demonstrate ability to get to and from multiple work locations as required.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as "See Resume/Application" as a response will receive a score of zero for that question. By continuing in the examination process, you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
  • I certify as stated.
07
TARGETED EXPERIENCE AREAS In questions 8–14 to follow, you are asked to describe your experience in specific tasks and responsibilities related to the job of Budget Analyst. It is important that you do not over- or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Use the instructions below to shape your responses and maximize your credit:
  • Provide a complete and concise description of your responsibilities in the targeted experience area.
  • Specify the employer(s) where you gained the experience.
  • Note the length of time worked in the targeted experience area.
  • Indicate whether this experience was performed independently or as a member of a team.
  • Indicate the number of employees you supervised, if any, in the targeted experience area.
TIP: You may find it helpful to write your answer in a word processing program and then paste it to this supplemental questionnaire to avoid a system time-out.
  • I understand my responses to questions 8–14 must include the information noted above, in addition to any other specific information I'm asked to provide.
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Governmental Budgets Describe your experience in the development and administration of governmental budgets. Specify the type of government agency (Federal, state, local, etc.) and the dollar amount of the budget(s) you were responsible for.
09
Budget/Financial Reports Describe your experience producing complex budget/financial reports for use by diverse groups. Attach two to three representative examples of reports you have produced and for whom, and explain what features of each report made it complex.
10
Budget/Financial Reviews Describe your experience reviewing budget/financial information for accuracy and compliance with established guidelines or regulations. Specify the methodology you used to identify errors and the most common guidelines or regulations you referred to.
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Technical Documentation Describe your experience creating budget-related technical documentation, and/or related training materials, and presenting the materials to technical and non-technical personnel. Specify the material you created, including the purpose, intended audience and, if applicable, the type of training (e.g. static PowerPoint presentation or interactive computer-based training).
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Communication Skills Describe your experience coordinating work of others, including direct reports and others that do not directly report to you, to create and administer a budget. Specify the largest, most complex budget you have led and explain how you went about planning, organizing and communicating associated budget deadlines.
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Presentation Skills Describe your experience creating presentations on budget/financial information and delivering them to audiences of varying technical sophistication. Attach two or three representative examples of the presentation content/materials, objectives of the presentation activity, and the size and composition of the intended audience (customers, coworkers, executive-level professionals, etc.).
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Interpersonal Skills Describe your experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with various levels of internal and external stakeholders, i.e. vendors, elected officials, boards and commissions, etc. Explain how you determined an effective working relationship was in place.
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Additional Information NOTE: The following is for informational purposes only and will not be scored. Describe any additional relevant information about your skills and experience, not otherwise addressed on this questionnaire, that you feel make you qualified for this position.
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Employer
City of Spokane
Address
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
City Hall, 4th Floor
Spokane, Washington, 99201
Phone
509.625.6160
Website
http://my.spokanecity.org

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