GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE (S)/CERTIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in the following field(s) of study: Public Administration, Economics or Public Policy.
Valid Driver's license (preferred).
EXPERIENCE:
Five years of experience in governmental budgeting.
Two years of supervisory experience (preferred).
SKILLS:
Analytical skills, including research skills, ability to interpret data, ability to conceptualize, ability to analyze information, and ability to write formal recommendations based on findings.
Attention to detail.
Basic mathematical and accounting skills.
Budget-related skills, including advanced accounting, math, and statistics skills.
Computer software
- database creation/maintenance skills, desktop publishing skills, presentation skills, spreadsheet skills, and word-processing skills.
Facilitation skills, including curriculum/agenda development, marketing skills, ability to help group's focus, ability to use group decision-making to gain commitment, and/or ability to encourage participation.
Leadership skills, including strategic planning skills, goal-setting skills, assessment skills, collaboration skills, and complex decision-making skills.
Project management skills, including organization, coordination of duties, and/or accomplishment of goals.
Working knowledge of public sector administration.
Public speaking/presentation skills.
Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc.
Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
Written and oral communication skills.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to meet deadlines.
Diplomacy and judgment.
Ability to train and guide others.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to read and comprehend federal, state, and local policies and regulations.
Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.
Ability to analyze and recommend possible solutions.
Ability to learn and understand PC software applications.
Alpha and numeric recognition.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to make and receive phone calls.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer and typewriter.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):
Direct: Budget Analyst
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.