Overview
Under general direction, is responsible to assist the Director in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Office of Management & Budget regarding budget preparation and implementation. Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides high level complex budgetary and financial analyses to support the Director and others in City leadership. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.
Responsibilities
· Provides highly responsible and complex support to the Director of Management & Budget.
· Involves preparing monthly/quarterly financial reports; analyzing significant variances and presenting information to City officials, executive leadership team and others as required.
· Forecasts revenues and expenditures for the City's General Fund and other funds using trend analysis or other appropriate models; assist with economic trends and predicting impact on City finances.
· Performs research and statistical analysis, prepare complex narrative reports, correspondence and other documents.
· Assists in responding to and resolving sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
· Assists in developing and overseeing citywide budget processes such as business planning, capital budgeting, and cost of service studies. Assists with planning departmental and CIP initiatives.
· Prepares financial budgetary materials for City Manager and City Council. Assist with developing and implementing budget policies and formulate recommendations to the Director.
· Stays abreast of new trends and innovations regarding budgetary planning and implementation on an organization-wide basis.
· Coordinates budget process and helps prepare the annual budget documents.
· Involves gathering, analyzing, reviewing, and distributing information to staff and departments.
· Assists with the compilation of the annual budget documents.
· Assists Budget staff with complex problem situations and providing technical expertise.
· Develops complex worksheets and schedules in support of the various financial reports for all funds in the budget.
· Supervises assigned staff and assists the Director with assigning, scheduling and monitoring work.
· Evaluates employee performance and prepare/review employee performance documents.
· Coach, counsel, motivate and maintains a cohesive team.
· Identify and resolve staff differences, conflicts and deficiencies.
· Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes.
· Evaluates organization structures for improved efficiency including staffing levels and job design.
· Enforces personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.
· May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
· Exempt – Full-Time
·Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
· In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
· Seven (7) years of experience
Licenses and Certifications
Required
· A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
Employment Testing
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
· Criminal Background Check: Yes
· Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
· Drug Screening: Yes
· Physical Exam: Yes
Other Information:
Relocation Package
The City offers an excellent relocation assistance package that includes up to $10,000 for the following housing and moving expenses:
Temporary housing assistance
· Two (2) visits to the City which may include two (2) round trip flights or mileage (including hotel, car rental, etc) for the purpose of obtaining temporary or permanent living arrangements.
· Reimbursement for moving company expenses
Additional Incentive
Accrued Vacation
· Additional accrued annual vacation hours based on years of experience
Basis of Rating
A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
Supplemental Information
Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
