Position Information
Supporting the resources our Community relies on through responsible budgeting
The City and County of Honolulu (City) is seeking a detail-oriented
Budget Analyst IV to support the development and coordination of departmental operating and capital budgets. This position plays a key role in helping City departments achieve their goals through budget analysis and program management.
What You Will Do
- Review and analyze operating and capital improvement budget requests
- Evaluate supplemental appropriations, expenditure schedule, and fund transfers
- Conduct program and operational evaluations to support management decisions
- Review request for new programs, positions, reorganization, and equipment purchases
- Conduct studies on organizational structure, staffing, and work procedures
- Collaborate with department leadership on budgetary policies and management initiatives
Current Vacancies
- There is one vacancy with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) , Executive Support Office
- There is one vacancy with the Department of Community Services , Elderly Affairs Division
Enjoy
excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/ .
Apply now to help ensure the resources our Community relies on are properly funded.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Education Requirement
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public or Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
For Example
- Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
- Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in budget/fiscal/business management may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
- Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
Experience Requirement
Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional analytical experience in evaluating the effectiveness of operating programs in relation to organizational objectives.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of budget analysis and management analysis; research techniques and methods; and the ability to gather and analyze operational, statistical and financial data; apply budget analysis and management analysis principles, policies and procedures; present facts clearly both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships.
Substitution: A Master's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration from an accredited four-year college/university will substitute for six (6) months of the required two years of progressively responsible professional analytical experience in evaluating the effectiveness of operating programs in relation to organizational objectives.
Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
Applicable Skills Needed
- Understanding of municipal government structure, functions, and budget processes
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate operational, statistical, and financial data
- Experience applying budget and management analysis principles to support decision-making
- Familiarity with policies, laws, and rules governing public sector budgeting
- Skill in researching, assessing, and interpreting program and policy impacts
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
