Budget Assistant -PT

Apply for the Budget Assistant #2026-PT04 role at City of Pompano Beach
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Provide professional and administrative support to the City’s Budget Office in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Annual Operating Budget and Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing financial data, tracking departmental performance measures, and ensuring compliance with City budget policies and procedures. This position offers an opportunity to gain practical, hands‑on experience in municipal budgeting, financial analysis, and public administration within a collaborative and learning‑focused environment.

• Support performance measurement, data analysis, and reporting to evaluate City programs and services.
• Assist with budget development and monitoring, including preparation of the Annual Operating Budget and Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial and performance data, prepare reports and presentations, and support strategic planning and performance‑based budgeting initiatives.
• Collaborate with City departments and external partners, provide administrative and coordination support, and assist with training, communication, and ongoing improvements to budget processes.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of four (4) years of budget or accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Government, Economics, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

• Experience in public‑sector budget preparation, financial analysis, or administrative support.
• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or performance metrics.
• Experience in a government or public‑sector environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with financial or data visualization tools preferred.
• Knowledge of public sector budgeting, performance management, strategic planning, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and present data accurately.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Primarily sedentary role requiring the ability to communicate, read, and use standard office equipment.
• Occasional light lifting (up to 10 lbs).
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to perform essential functions.

• Compensation & Pay
  :
  Biweekly Pay; competitive salary structure with potential for higher starting salaries;
  Merit Increases of up to 4% annually.
• Health Insurance
  : 100% City‑paid health insurance for full‑time employees; 50% City contribution toward dependent premiums.
• Paid Leave
  : 9 days vacation per year (increasing with tenure); 12 days sick leave annually; 14 paid holidays; 2 personal days after six months.
• Retirement Benefits
  :
  Mandatory participation in the Pension Plan with a 10% employee contribution matched by the City;
  Defined Benefit pension based on the last three years’ salary;
  Vesting & Refund provisions;
  Special firefighters’ plan with 11.6% matched contribution.
• Additional Benefits
  :
  Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA);
  Tuition Reimbursement;
  Tax‑Deferred Savings Plan;
  Credit Union Services;
  Direct Deposit; optional four‑day work week;
  Voluntary Employee's Beneficiary Association (VEBA);
  Sick Leave Bank;
  Parental Leave.
• Part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits; benefits may vary depending on bargaining units.

The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to ‘Do Good’. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.

For more information, contact Human Resources.

Work Days/

Hours:

Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (no more than 25 hours per week).

Job Status:
Part‑time/temporary. Department:
Budget. Pay Plan/Grade: 50/19.