Department Business Manager

This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position with the Carson City District Attorney's Office, located in Carson City, Nevada.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Coordinates and assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department.
• Coordinates the preparation of the department's capital, operational and supplemental budgets.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of professional, technical and office support staff.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Directs and participates in personnel management activities of the department; interprets City policies and procedures to employees and ensures that departmental activities are in compliance with codes, regulations, codes and procedures.
• Coordinates and participates in departmental purchasing activities, including the preparation and distribution of requests for proposals for professional services; analyzes proposals and negotiates and administers resulting contracts.
• Directs the planning, acquisition and maintenance of all physical space and equipment required by staff.
• May oversee and direct specific operational staff and activities related to the functions of the department to which assigned.
• Directs and participates in various committees and task forces; organizes activities and provides for staff support; prepares or reviews a variety of narrative and/or statistical reports, correspondence, agenda items, policy papers, presentations and other written materials.
• Oversees specified long- and short-term projects; represents the City and the department in meetings with other departments and agencies.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or City motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit off-site City locations.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, contractors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, records and City information.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; AND four (4) years of professional level experience in a combination of accounting, budgetary and financial analysis and reporting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Principles and practices of project planning, development and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration, basic accounting and public finance.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration.
• Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Business mathematics, including statistics and financial analysis techniques.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone, often…