Job Description

Posting number: 26-02552

Department: Management & Budget

Job classification: Assistant Management & Budget Director

Posting type: Open to Public

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Executive Management

Summary

Assists the Management and Budget Director in the development, implementation, monitoring, and administration of the County’s annual budget and Capital improvement Program. Performs highly specialized and administrative functions to assist in planning, preparing, analyzing, reporting, monitoring, and forecasting budgets for the County. Oversees timely filings of budgetary, ad valorem, and arbitrage reporting. Works under limited supervision and must exhibit a high level of sound independent judgment.

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Citrus County is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information can be found on the Federal Student Aid Website: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Examples of duties

• Full-time, in-person position based in Lecanto, FL, scheduled hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Work before/after normal business hours (may include on-call at nights, weekends, and holidays) as needed.
• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations. Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing maintenance of the annual budget.
• Evaluates departmental budget requests, budget transfers, and interprets policies, practices and procedures as required, making appropriate recommendations for administrative review.
• Provides assistance and advice to departments regarding budget formulation, program operations and control of appropriations.
• Evaluates department supplemental budget requests for need, appropriateness, and fiscal impact, and prepares recommendations for administrative review.
• Develops and maintains mechanism to monitor and control expenditures and other operating expenses.
• Maintains historical revenue and expenditure cost data.
• Complies with "Truth in Millage" guidelines.
• Develops long-range programs, five-year capital budgets, and budget forecasting models.
• Assesses the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan on the operating budget.
• Prepares official documents for tax and budget certification.
• Assists the Management and Budget Director in preparing budget presentations to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Prepares the mandated advertisements and documentation required for public hearings and the adoption of the final budget by County Commission.
• Calculates the annual fund balance adjustment for all funds and prepares the exhibit for the budget resolution.
• Coordinates with the consultant for the calculation of the indirect cost allocation plan, and the annual arbitrage calculation.
• Reviews agenda items for department budget transfers and appropriations.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or work experience equivalent to five (5) years of college education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely field.
• Four (4) years of budget and supervisory experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Ability to work before/after normal business hours (may include on-call at nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda, and graphic presentations.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
• IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
• IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction
• Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
• ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
• ICS-400: Advanced ICS and General Staff

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• The job involves occasionally lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manual manipulation.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental information

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.