Budget Director

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined on education and experience at the time of offer.

Under the general guidance and direction of the County Administrator, provides high level support to the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors. Performs administrative work of considerable difficulty relating to management, budgetary, or financial analysis. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is “at will”, and as such, the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

This position has county wide responsibility.

Assists the County Administrator in the preparation, development, and monitoring of the annual County budget, including analyzing budget requests; performing all functions necessary for the preparation of the budget in both Oracle and Excel; preparing the budget document; supervising the analysis of budget requests and proposed organizational changes received from operating departments; assisting the County Administrator and Budget Review Team in reviewing requests;

responsible for development, update, and maintenance of the annual long-range financial forecasting model. Utilize the model to interactively show financial impact of significant assumptions, including, but not limited to, changes to property tax rates, assessed values, personnel-related adjustments, capital infrastructure, one-time and recurring expenditures; coordinate preparation and monitoring of the County's strategic plan and annual governmental performance reports; perform general management or systems analysis studies of the structure, procedures, and operations of large and/or complex department(s) or assigned organizational unit(s);

serve as a liaison between various regional organizations and state and federal agencies; represent the County Administrator by serving on committees, task forces, and other groups; assist in preparing and evaluating competitive proposals for the delivery of County services.

Assist in developing and tracking work performance measures; develop and conduct surveys and prepare analysis of survey results; perform research, collect data, and compile findings; identify and address issues raised by citizens and work in partnership with County departments to solve both major and minor systemic issues that concern the community; prepare quarterly public reports on the status of the budget and capital improvement plan;

meet regularly with County leaders to offer support and guidance; analyze and evaluate issues and proposals; recommend and implement solutions; submit recommendations for improving the organization's functions and processes; research and present information to the Board of Supervisors and executive management of the County; receive, review and analyze proposed, new or revised state and federal legislation to determine its possible impact on the County;

summarize findings and report them to the County Administrator; supervise staff at the direction of the County Administrator; regular and reliable attendance is required; perform other duties as assigned.

Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration and two (2) years' experience in governmental budgeting or management analysis, auditing, research, fiscal control, or governmental statistical/analytical work; OR a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, and four (4) years' experience in governmental budgeting or management analysis, auditing, research, fiscal control, or governmental statistical/analytical work; and at least three (3) years in a management capacity;

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Requires successful completion of a background check.

County policies and procedures; public sector organization and functions, preferably in a county; budget analysis and procedures; budget preparation and expenditure control; fiscal management techniques, policies and procedures; federal and state regulations relative to local…