The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hard working and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, awesome benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Bi-weekly pay range: $2,172.62-$2,940.00, DOQ. Details related to the position description are below:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

60% Budget Preparation

• Prepare spreadsheets, summaries, analyses, and related items for the budget process.
• Coordinate production, publication and distribution of budget documents.
• Assist with the preparation of budget workshops and budget related meetings.
• Develop and maintain the Capital Improvement Plan, Equipment Plan, Fleet Management Plan and 5-year Financial Plans.
• Assist departments with development of performance measures and monitoring of outcomes. Inputs budget information into ERP system.

20% Financial Research

• Investigate potential revenue sources and expenditure reductions.
• Conduct research for assigned projects, including analyzing data and reporting results.
• Provide financial research and analysis for the Capital Improvement Program, Vehicle Replacement Plan, and Equipment Plan.

20% Finance Department Support

• Answer phone calls and respond to walk-ins for the department and relay messages to the appropriate person or department.
• Oversee the fixed asset inventory system and disposal of assets, including coordination of the annual auction of surplus equipment.
• Serve as Bid Board Secretary and prepare agendas, packets, and minutes for meetings.
• Post requests for proposals and bids to the City s website.
• Serve as a website wizard by monitoring and maintaining certain webpages.
• Coordinate notary public applications and renewals.
• Serve as backup to staff who run video production software at City Council meetings.

Continually looks for new and improved ways of completing the above functions. Other tasks as assigned will be performed to address business needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Latitude: Most duties are assigned, and then the employee arranges tasks to complete duties. Problem-solving is accomplished by employee independently most of the time. Most decisions not affecting other departments may be made independently based on city policy. Regular and reliable attendance at work is required.

Interaction: Frequent interaction with employees throughout the organization and the general public.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in finance, public/business administration, or related field, required.
• MPA or MBA, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• One year experience in financial management, public administration, or budget preparation, preferred.
• Notary Public, achieved within three months of employment.
• Kansas identification card or valid Kansas driver s license, required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of financial reporting and budget preparation
• Knowledge of computers, business correspondence, filing, typing, organizational skills, and municipal procedures.
• Ability to analyze financial information against public policy goals and objectives.
• Ability to operate office-related equipment, including ability to access and retrieve information from various computer software programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, intermediate level Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to navigate the internet for research purposes.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: Office environment. Occasional carrying, lifting, moving, or pushing of 30 pounds. Occasional bending, squatting, and twisting. Frequent use of manual dexterity and visualization of a computer screen throughout the day.