Job Description

SALARY

$70,993.50 - $88,741.88Under general direction, assist with developing, implementing and monitoring performance driven management, accountability and resource allocation for City departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, preparation and monitoring of the City's operating and capital budget by communicating with appropriate City departments; ability to evaluate performance measurements and monitor year-end activities.

• Collect, analyze and evaluate relevant information in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards to form an objective opinion on the appropriateness of accountability, economy, efficiency, effectiveness and compliance within the unit under review.

• Develop, evaluate and monitor performance criteria against the stated mission and goals for the City.

• Perform the tasks associated with strong neighborhood initiative.

• Oversee the property collection contract and delinquent tax attorney contract, prepare City's effective tax rate calculation, accounting and reconciliation of property tax accounts.

• Collect tax revenue.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Liaison with TAD and Tarrant County.

• P repare statistical, financial and forecast models.

• Prepare written reports and presentations that clearly communicate program outcomes.

• P erform high level special assignments.

• Perform financial analysis of special projects assigned by the Treasurer or the Chief Financial Officer.

• Review final plats for property tax payment compliance.

• Perform the daily investment and disbursement of City funds, including daily cash duties, wire transfers, and bank reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of research and analysis methods, survey techniques and statistical and financial analysis.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of administration, organization, management and budgeting as applied to the public sector.

• Knowledge of government accounting and auditing techniques.

• Skill in planning, designing and preparing professional reports and analyses for department management and the City Manager's Office.

• Skill in effectively communicating conceptual or informative ideas to others in written and oral form, and influencing opinions, attitudes and judgments.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to modify budget processes integrating PC and mainframe applications and data.

• Ability to develop training for City personnel on computer-based applications and data.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public.

• Ability to select from possible alternative methods that will lead to the best solution to a problem.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate study and survey findings, identify program alternatives and recommend feasible actions.

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies and personnel.

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to a personal computer, telephone and calculator.

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.

• Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.

• Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.

• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and three years experience

• or Master's Degree and one year of experience.

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal background check

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.