BOB-Fiscal Officer

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ECONOMIST, OR REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST,
  
  

OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.***.

Responsibilities

The fiscal officer will serve in the Expense Budget Unit of the Division of Bridges. The unit is responsible for managing the divisions $118 million annual operating budget. We are looking for a self-starter who can coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision. Excellent communication and the ability to work under tight deadlines skills are a must. The positions responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Assist the Expense Budget Director in monitoring the Divisions programs, OTPS and PS budgets as well as expenditures.

Assist in critical budget exercises such as the fiscal year close out.

Assist in identify funding for unanticipated needs.

Ensure the proper execution of funding requests including budget and headcount modifications, such as roster corrections, etc.

Manage DCAS/DMSS, budget databases and procurement credit card.

Coordinate & investigate deliveries and quantity issues with vendors, field staff, document control, accounts payable and executive staff.

Monitor the budget & control all expenditures for personal expenses.

Initiate, process and trace purchase requisitions & purchase orders for supplies & services.

Review the payment package for completeness and accuracy.

Research FMS, M/WBE directory, NYC requirement contract, NYS preferred source vendors.

Implement and develop tools and processes for budget tracking and analysis.

Closely work with other DOT partnering units including Expense Budget, Grants Administration, ACCO, and Fiscal Affairs.

Coordinate with internal units to support efficient and appropriate use of non-City (Federal, State) grant funds in the Expense Budget.

Performs other related assignments, and special projects may be required.

Preferred Skills-

Understanding of FMS2

Understanding of FMS3

Passport Experience

Understanding of NYC budget process

Proficient with MS office

Understanding of Personnel Service (PS) Budget Process

Understanding of Other Than Personnel Service (OTPS) Budget Process

Experience working with Vendors

Invoice Processing

Work Location-

55 Water street

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, statistics, finance, management, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or more of the course areas of economics, statistics,
  
  

finance, management, mathematics, business administration, public administration, and public policy, 12 semester credits of which must have been in economics; and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the

fields of finance; economic, fiscal or statistical research; policy analysis; or quantitative, business, market or financial analysis. Graduate semester credits in any of the areas described in "1" above may be substituted for the undergraduate

semester credits on the basis that each 3 graduate semester credits may be substituted for 6 of the required undergraduate semester credits.

Special Note

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one additional year of full-time experience listed in "2" above.

Special Note

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least two additional years of full-time experience listed in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Understanding of FMS2 Understanding of FMS3 Passport Experience Understanding of NYC budget process Proficient with MS office Understanding of Personnel Service (PS) Budget Process Understanding of Other Than Personnel Service (OTPS) Budget Process Experience working with Vendors Invoice Processing

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $61,206.00 – $92,731.00

Salary : $61,206 - $92,731