Budget Director



Job Details

Budget Director
Employer

Yuma County

Salary

$83,134.00 - $129,661.00 Annually

Location

Yuma, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

204AJ

Department

County Administration

Opening Date

05/14/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

NATURE OF WORK
Under the general guidance and direction of the County Administrator, provides high level support to the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors; performs administrative work of considerable difficulty relating to management, budgetary, or financial analysis; this position has county wide responsibility.

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Example of Work

(Illustrative Only) Assists the County Administrator in the preparation, development, and monitoring of the annual County budget, including analyzing budget requests; performing all functions necessary for the preparation of the budget in both oracle and excel; and, preparing the budget document; performs general management or systems analysis studies of the structure, procedures, and operations of large and/or complex department(s) or assigned organizational unit(s); serves as a liaison between various regional organizations and state and federal agencies; represents the County Administrator by serving on committees, task forces and other groups; assists in preparing and evaluating competitive proposals for the delivery of County services; assists in developing and tracking work performance measures; develops and conducts surveys and prepares analysis of survey results; performs research, collects data, and compiles findings; coordinates preparation and monitoring of the County's strategic plan and annual governmental performance reports; identifies and addresses issues raised by citizens and works in partnership with County departments to solve both major and minor systemic issues that concern the community; prepares quarterly public reports on the status of the budget and capital improvement plan; meets regularly with County leaders to offer support and guidance; analyzes and evaluates issues and proposals; recommends and implements solutions; submits recommendations for improving the organization's functions and processes; researches and presents information to the Board of Supervisors and executive management of the County; receives, reviews and analyzes proposed, new or revised state and federal legislation to determine its possible impact on the County; summarizes findings and reports them to the County Administrator; supervises the analysis of budget requests and proposed organizational changes received from operating departments; assists County Administrator and Budget Review Team in reviewing requests; supervises staff at the direction of the County Administrator; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration, Political Science or a related field, and six (6) years of experience in financial management service in a county, municipality or an equivalent complex organization; AND two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; requires successful completion of a background check.

This position is advertised from the minimum to the maximum annual salary. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; public sector organization and functions, preferably in a county; budget analysis and procedures; budget preparation and expenditure control; fiscal management techniques, policies and procedures; federal and state regulations relative to local government finance; governmental accounting practices and procedures; word processing and spreadsheet software; research and survey techniques; report writing; systems and operations analysis; management practices such as re-engineering, benchmarking, and competitive service delivery.

Skill in: Analyzing and evaluating effectiveness of financial, management, and organizational programs to develop solutions and to enhance operations; preparing and maintaining financial reports; training others in management techniques; communicating clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to: Communicate effectively verbally and written; select, train and supervise staff; develop, evaluate and analyze operational policies and procedures; prepares and present oral and written reports and responds to requests.

Work Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Medical Coverage Category 2017

The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ).  The employee is able to select from two (2) medical plan options with four (4) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.

Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option (PPO) or PPO with $20.00 Wellness Incentive.
Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $20 monthly premium reduction.

Plan Option 2: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) or HDHP-HSA with Wellness Incentive.
HDHP-HSA Wellness Incentive for Employee Only option receives a $240.00 annual contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card.

Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $3,500 per person per calendar year ($7,000 for two or more family members).

Employer
Yuma County
Address
198 S. Main St

Yuma, Arizona, 85364
Phone
928-373-1013

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