OMB Analyst

Why work for Flagler County?

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

Position Summary
This is professional budgeting and financial analysis work in the County’s Financial Services Department. An employee assigned to this classification performs duties of average difficulty assisting senior level staff with reviewing and processing budget requests, amendments, and transfers, analyzing fund use, fiscal planning, revenue analysis, annual budget preparation, and providing guidance on budgetary procedures to assigned department, divisions, and programs. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed regularly through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation of the County’s annual budget and other supplemental documents/schedules.
• Performs technical budget analysis work including reviewing and making recommendations regarding funding levels requesting for operating, capital outlay and capital projects.
• Analyzes the impact of current and anticipated revenues in relationship to budgetary policy and fiscal plans.
• Gathers, assembles, and formats data and prepares preliminary analysis for budget preparation.
• Assists in preparation and presentation of preliminary and final budget documents.
• Assists in financial management analysis of on-going functions within divisions including addressing issues related to fund availability, grants, budget transfers, overall budgetary compliance, journal entries, and work orders.
• Performs cost/benefit analysis and other financial/statistical analysis research.
• Studies and analyzes existing programs and organizational structures, methods, and procedural development to determine the most effective and economical methods to be used for the performance of essential functions.
• Prepares logical, comprehensive, concise reports and correspondence.
• Be proactive in analysis of problems, causes and development of solutions.
• Assists with preparation of instructions, forms, guidelines, departmental training, and procedures for the annual budget process.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative internal and external working relationships.
• Represents the County on various committees and groups, as directed.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, finance, accounting, or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for minimum experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related training, education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Be team oriented and possess a desire to excel in a fast-paced budget and financial environment with a focus on customer service.
• Be a motivated self-starter with an attention to detail.
• Possess strong analytical skills and practice a high degree of critical thinking.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.

Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of budget preparation, budgetary and financial cost/expense tracking.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to fiscal policy, budgeting, and expenditures.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to develop revenue projections and expenditure forecasts.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, office administrative practices and procedures, including records management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of operational, policy and programmatic data collection and reporting.
• Skill in the use of budgetary computer applications and software.
• Ability to research, compile, and summarize varied information to prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Ability to organize, display appropriate attention to detail, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and follow long term projects through to completion.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demand: Sedentary

• Physical Demand: Sedentary
• 10 lbs. maximum lifting.
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Some walking or standing may be required.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.