Business Analyst [FLSA: Exempt]

PAYMENT WITHIN RANGE IS DEPENDENT UPON QUALIFICATIONS.

This is a professional and administrative position assisting the Public Works Department with revenue and expenditure projection management, benchmarking, forecasting, tracking capital projects, contract management and general accounting. Incumbent will act individually or in a team to facilitate financial oversight of department services. Projects assigned will require independent judgment and business familiarity with the City’s overall operation and its policies/procedures. This position reports to the Public Works Director or assigned Division Manager. The successful individual may act as a liaison for Public Works with the Finance Department.

Assists in coordinating the preparation of the annual budget and Capital Improvements Program.

Prepares and submits budget amendments when required and budget carry-forward requests at year- end.

Assists in preparing reports to critically evaluate information related to operational analysis.

Gathers information, conducts research, prepares reports, and investigates financial records for the public and City staff concerning management, billing, expenses, and other budget issues.

Analyzes monthly, quarterly, and mid-year budget status, and identifies deficits or surpluses.

Reviews grant funding applications and coordinates with the Public Works Capital Improvement Program budgets.

Provides financial review of the City’s Solid Waste Contract and tracks expenditures.

Maintains Public Works Department contracts; coordinates contract renewals with the City’s Purchasing Agent.

Verifies available funds and seeks solutions for purchase requisitions using budgeted funding; assists in developing annual and long-range revenue and expenditure projections.

Monitors all budget changes/amendments, and prepares updates to budget records accordingly.

Coordinates and prepares information required to ensure funding sources for routine and special projects as directed.

Assists with special projects, to include Public Works’ annual goals, performance measures, and benchmarking.

Prepares mid-year and year-end budget amendments for Public Works.

Reviews Actual to Budgeted performance.

Conducts fiscal and programmatic analyses of program results.

Forecasts revenue flows and expenditures, and oversees research and monitoring of all financial trends and issues for all Public Works funds and programs.

Verifies available budget appropriations on an as-needed basis for purchase requisitions, and takes appropriate action as necessary

Assists with all aspects of FEMA, including, but not limited to, accessing and updating Federal & State Web Portals.

Participates in all aspects of FEMA recovery process related to Public Works, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates the financial recovery with the Finance Department and external consultants and contractors.
• Compiles the required documentation necessary to facilitate financial recovery.
• Coordinates the City’s completion, proper documentation, gathering and audit of all required forms and contracts related to Public Works activities.
• Provides on-going status of recovery process.

Provides administrative support to the Public Works Department in the areas of budgeting, analyses, actual revenues and/or expenditures, etc.

Performs related duties as required.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field and a minimum of four (4) years of financial or budget analysis experience. Prior experience doing financial/budget analysis in a Public Works or Finance department is preferred.

A valid Florida Driver License will be required within thirty (30) days of employment. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of budget systems including performance budgeting techniques. Good planning, organization, and mathematical skills required.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to work independently and exercise critical thinking and good judgment.

Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies in accordance with established precedent. Ability to clearly and concisely report and discuss findings and recommendations. 

Ability to establish effective working relationships with City employees and the public. 

Ability to communicate and follow detailed oral and written instructions. 

Ability to compose and produce accurate, professional correspondence and spreadsheets. Knowledge of the organization, services and activities of municipal government.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and statutes related to budget development.

Ability to perform research and prepare complex accounting records and statements. Ability to organize, record, and evaluate accounting data.

Ability to complete work assignments with a minimum of supervision.

Ability to operate modern office equipment such as a personal computer, 10-key adding machine or calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and telephone.

Knowledge of office methods, procedures, and equipment.

As part of our commitment to a drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification.
 
The complete job description and application materials are available at Oviedo City Hall, Human Resources Department, 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 or at www.cityofoviedo.net.

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 Tobacco-Free Work Environment

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