Budget And Management Analyst Ii/Iii

Position Description

This position announcement will be used to fill a full time, permanent Budget and Management Analyst II or III position within the Budget Office with Anne Arundel County Government.

Budget and Management Analyst II - $70,171 - $132,448

Budget and Management Analyst III - $81,380 - $153,605

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The Office of the Budget is responsible for the formulation of the budget in accordance with the procedures set out in Article VII of the County Charter, including the control of positions; research on economic trends and long-term fiscal plans; the study of the organization, methods and procedures of each office, department, board, commission, institution and agency of the County government; the submission to the Chief Administrative Officer of periodic reports on their efficiency and economy, and such other duties and functions as may be assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer or by ordinance of the County Council.

The Office of the Budget is directed by the Budget Officer, who is appointed by the elected County Executive, and who reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer. The Budget Officer is responsible, upon his own initiative or upon request, for assisting agencies in the preparation of their budgets and in improving budget execution and reducing costs.

The Office of the Budget includes nine full-time analytical positions including this vacancy, in addition to the Budget Officer. All analytical positions are in the classified service (i.e., the merit system). Eight incumbents include a Budget Administrator, an Assistant Budget Officer, a Senior Budget and Management Analyst, four Budget and Management Analyst IIIs, and a Management Assistant II.

This is responsible professional work in analyzing and developing budgets and improved managerial organization and practices. The Budget and Management Analyst II is the "developmental" level class, while the Budget and Management Analyst III is the "full performance" level class. As Budget and Management Analyst series employees gain experience, they are given more complex assignments and are expected to work more independently. Generally, the only difference between assignments given to a Budget and Management Analyst II or III is the level of complexity and the level of supervision required.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for providing leadership in development and administration of major components of the overall county budget. Work includes further leadership in heading large management studies or staffing reviews of county management and operations. Work includes acting as supervisor on assigned projects and coordinating the work of support staff members. Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies and procedures, and is evaluated by an administrative superior through conferences and review of reports.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Formulates guidelines and coordinates preparation of operating or capital budgets for either major agencies subject to the appropriate authority of the County Council, or for clusters of departments.

Analyzes, revises, and develops proposed budgets for executive review; participates in the presentation and defense of budgets to the County Council; oversees the administration and control of budget components.

Serves as project manager or study coordinator of analytical studies of departmental organizational structures and systems, policies, and procedures, administrative techniques, and operations; prepares recommendations and oversees their implementation.

Maintains extensive contacts with department officials, central data processing personnel, other applicable county staffs, and governmental and private specialists in related fields.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of business and public organization and management.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration.

Considerable knowledge of procedures analysis, work simplification, forms and records control, and staff utilization, including the application of electronic data processing to management and program processes.

Ability to analyze complex departmental budget requirements, programs, policies, procedures, and operations.

Ability to prepare organizational plans for complex organizations, systems, office layouts, forms, and related materials.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, employees, and the public.

Ability to organize and effectively present oral and written reports of findings and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

Budget and Management Analyst III:

$81,380 - $153,605

A graduate degree in public or business administration; and broad and diversified experience in public management and financial administration, including one (1) or more years of supervisory experience

NOTE - The one (1) or more years of supervisory experience may be substituted with one additional (1) year of experience in public management and financial administration directly related to public sector budget experience.

Budget and Management Analyst II:

$70,171 - $132,448

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major course work in public or business administration, finance, or accounting, supplemented by graduate study in business or public management; and two (2) or more years of technical experience in public management or finance administration

NOTE - Graduate study in business or public management may be substituted with additional technical experience in public management or finance administration.

Supplemental Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess effective communication and teamwork skills, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive relationships.

Preference for both levels will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access applications

• Strong problem solving, technical, financial and analytical skills

• MA or BA in Economics

• Experience is revenue estimation and forecasting

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

• Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 3 years

• 13 days

• 3 to less than 15 years

• 20 days

• 15 years or more

• 26 days

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

• No

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Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• None of the above

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Please list degree study and/or major course work completed.

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If you possess a Bachelor's degree only, was your education supplemented by graduate study in business or public management?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list your course work.

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For the Budget and Management Analyst III position only: Do you possess broad and diversified experience in public management and financial administration?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain your experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. If you do not possess this experience please list N/A.

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For the Budget and Management Analyst III position only: Do you possess supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain your combination of education and work experience.

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For the Budget and Management Analyst III position only: The supervisory experience may be substituted with one additional (1) year of experience in public management and financial administration directly related to public sector budget experience. Does this substitution language apply to you?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain your combination of education and work experience. If you answered "no" please put N/A.

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For the Budget and Management Analyst II position only: Do you possess two (2) or more years of technical experience in public management or finance administration?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain your experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. If you do not possess this experience please list N/A.

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Please indicate below the applications/software in which you are proficient.

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Access

• None of the above

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Based upon your selection(s) above, please explain your experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. If you do not possess this experience please list N/A.

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Do you possess strong problem solving, technical, financial and analytical skills?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain your experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. If you do not possess this experience please list N/A.

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Do you possess experience is revenue estimation and forecasting?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain your experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. If you do not possess this experience please list N/A.

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Did a current County employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, Department, and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an employee, indicate N/A.

Required Question

Agency Anne Arundel County

Address Heritage Complex

2660 Riva Road, First Floor

Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

Phone (410) 222-7595

Website http://www.aacounty.org/Personnel/Index.cfm