Under general direction of the County Administrative Officer or designee, participate in the development, preparation and monitoring of the County budget; provide responsible and complex administrative and financial support to the County Administrative Officer, Board of Supervisors and County Departments; to plan, coordinate, review and participate in fiscal and administrative activities and special projects; to assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures affecting the County budget and related aspects; and to perform other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Budget Analyst is a single, journey-level finance position within the County Administrative Office. Successful performance requires a high degree of ingenuity, judgment, independence, expert level skill and authority in applying budget-related laws, regulations, policies, procedures, methods, and techniques and in assisting in carrying out the County's complex budgetary and financial assignments. This position assists in the analysis and consolidation of the various budget estimates received from departments and other budget units and works with the Budget Team to input it all into the final annual budget document in order to create the County's balanced budget with revenue sources and funding needs. The position also provides liaison with and support to departments in all phases of budget development, implementation, and ongoing review. The Budget Analyst is distinguished from the next higher-level class of Senior Budget Analyst in that the Senior level position is the advanced management level that performs the assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, exercising significant independent judgement and initiative, and may lead large, complex projects with Countywide impact.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the County Administrative Officer (CAO) or designee. May exercise supervision or lead direction over professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assists in the management and coordination of the County budget and assists in the preparation, development, review, publication, and monitoring; assist with the review of the final budget presentation and justifications; and assist in performing budget preparation and analysis.
Manage, coordinate and oversee both Mid-Year and Third Quarter Financial Review
Advise County Administrator and Departments of possible budget deviations and variances, problems, and events likely to impact operations; analyze and explain causes; and measure impact on department mission and resources and operations.
Advise and consult with Departments on issues related to budget preparation, analyses, presentation, and review; analyze and review departmental budgets, provide recommendations and alternative solutions to the Budget Team and department(s), assist in reframing departmental budgets to better reflect the goals and objectives of the County. Support departments regarding sensitive and complicated fiscal, policy and program issues and efforts.
Provides regular updates and supplies budget information to Administration.
Coordinates and tracks with Personnel, the County’s Authorized Staffing to ensure budget properly expresses staffing of County departments.
Assist with the construction of fiscal forecasts and estimates for revenue and expenditure projections; work with the Budget Team to provide alternative budget scenarios for discussion and finalize budget in accordance with the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors’ direction and input.
Create and maintain working spreadsheets and statistical reports for budget analysis; recommend necessary adjustments; and maintain fiscal controls. Coordinate, with departmental budget teams, the tracking of budget variances. Ensure that proper and generally accepted budget and fiscal accounting practices are being followed in accordance with Inyo County Budget Policies.
Assist departments in creating effective and appropriate budget and fiscal-related agenda items, memoranda, and correspondence for the County Administrative Officer and Board of Supervisors’ review; assist departments in the development of appropriate explanations, documentation, and justification to support budget related agenda items.
Supports County departments in preparing agenda items and budget adjustments for presentation to the Board of Supervisors and other key officials as needed.
Assist with providing direction to professional, technical and clerical staff.
Assist County Administrative Officer in employee compensation and benefit costing and management, assist with providing technical support to County bargaining team for labor contract costing, assist with providing financial reports relating to personnel costs as directed by County Administrative Officer.
Support, coordinate, gather data and participate in research and analyses on a variety of budget and financial issues and topics; perform reviews of related issues through interviews, correspondence, reading and other research methods; assist with the preparation of highly detailed, comprehensive reports relating findings to the specific needs and concerns of the County; assist with recommendations to the County Administrative Officer and Board of Supervisors.
Coordinate, and participate in special project(s) and /or program(s) as directed by the County Administrative Officer; assist with the development of implementation strategies and monitor the status of assigned program(s) and/or project(s); assist in providing direction to interdepartmental team members; prepare related reports, correspondence, and memoranda, and make presentations that include recommended action to the County Administrative Officer and Board of Supervisors.
Review and assist in making recommendations regarding a wide variety of proposals, contracts and other actions related to in-depth budgetary, organizational, staffing, service delivery and policy analysis.
Develop and maintain current expertise in designated specialty areas; monitor current events and changes to laws, analyze and report on the impact of pending federal and state legislation having potential significant fiscal impact on the County.
Prepare and present responses as directed, and/or recommendations in response to budget and fiscal related questions, issues or concerns related to project(s), program(s) and other specialty areas.
Assist with the recommendation of financial, fiscal, and administrative actions including grants administration and funding to County Administrator and Departments in order to improve County operations.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Path 1:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public financial management, business/public administration, economics, governmental accounting or other fields directly related to the budget, fiscal, and management duties of this class
Experience: Two years performing professional level budgetary analysis experience in budgeting, accounting, or finance.

Note: Additional years of the required experience can substitute for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Path 2:

Education: Graduation from High School
Experience: Four years of Inyo County employment performing fiscal and/or budgetary analysis as the Administrative Analyst level or higher.

Path 3:

Education: Graduation from High School
Experience: Six years performing professional level analysis in budgeting, accounting, finance with two years of the experience in a public and/or governmental agency.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and modern methods of public and business administration as related to public finance, budgeting and fiscal control including forecasting and financial analysis in a public agency
Principles of management analysis and organizational design necessary to manage, analyze, recommend, and evaluate budget proposals
Methods and techniques of accounting and financial analysis as approved under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Techniques of planning and reporting budgetary analysis and review
Principles, programs, and practices of California local government fiscal management and budget control including knowledge of California budgetary laws and regulations
Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation
Long range financial projecting and forecasting techniques, and public financing methods
Possesses strong technical skills with the Microsoft product suite; understanding of HTML and editing of web-based products is desirable
Principles and practices of project management and employee supervision/lead direction; including work planning and staff training
Organization, function, and administrative structure of public agencies, including the role of an elected Board
Data analysis and statistical representation techniques as well as computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheets, word processing, database applications, and basic methods of graphic presentation
Standard and accepted English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Standard and accepted modern research and data collection techniques, including the use of surveys and questionnaires
Basic concepts of employee relations in a public agency setting
Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, guidelines, regulations, and statutes

ABILITY TO:

Assists in the direction and management of advanced administrative, fiscal, and operational activities
Assists in the development and implementation of a complex annual budget for a public agency
Define and resolve problems; collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of data, budget and technical reports; assist in the interpretation and evaluation of staff reports; problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; assist in the development and administration of policies, guidelines and procedures
Communicate financial information to management and staff in a simple, concise and effective manner
Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately
Analyze and make sound recommendations on complex financial data
Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial analyses, reports, and written materials as well as charts, tables, and presentation materials
Exercise independent analysis and judgment in solving difficult and complex administrative, management, and technical problems
Assist in the direct performance of complex/advanced financial analytical functions
Exercise sound, independent judgment, within general policy guidelines including review and approval of budget changes, within delegated limits and consistent with County policy and procedures
Develop and deliver effective PowerPoint presentations to a variety of audiences, including the Board of Supervisors
Analyze problems, assist in identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and assist in the implementation of recommendations in support of goals
Represent the County effectively in meetings with staff and the public, with groups and/or individuals, including making effective oral presentations
Monitor proposed state and federal budgetary or legislative actions to identify potential impact to the County’s fiscal situation
Read, analyze, evaluate, and summarize written materials and statistical data including reports, financial reports and budgets
Maintain current knowledge of budget and fiscal laws and regulations
Plan, supervise and evaluate on a lead basis the work activities of professional, technical, and clerical staff
Prepare reports, statistical data, forms, presentations, questionnaires, and surveys
Assist in the interpretation and application of local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Analyze situations quickly, accurately, and objectively, apply appropriate elements of decision-making and assist in the determination of the proper course of action
Use of a computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, scanner, and photocopy machine
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Work under minimal supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
Obtain information through interview and discussion process; successfully accomplish multiple assignments; and deal firmly and courteously with the public in a tactful and effective manner

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You may be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation
Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency

APPLICATION:
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.

It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like “See/Refer to resume” or “See attached”.

IMPORTANT: If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application

SELECTION:
Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES:
Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS:
Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

WORK LOCATION:
The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.

Inyo, County of (CA)

New Jobs

Budget Analyst