Budget & Management Graduate Assistant - Temporary

What You'll Be Doing

Assist with Board Work sessions, public hearings, year-end close out, budget upload to the Financial system, contract review, preaudit, business planning and financial forecasting. There will be significant opportunities to develop core analytical skills -- data validation techniques; process improvement reviews; financial, personnel and performance reporting; etc

All interns are invited to attend site tours to learn about diverse County operations, including the jail, animal shelter, fire training center, landfill, EMS, crime scene investigation, etc.

Prior interns have

• Lead and facilitated special projects

• Prepared management and discussion analysis for the ACFR

• Conducted analysis to optimize the financial chart of accounts

• Created tools to streamline budget development and management

• Rewritten the department budget development guidance (aka, the Budget Manual)

• Researched best practices in performance management, GFOA budget documents, etc

About Our Team

With the county seat in Raleigh, Wake County employs about 4,500 to serve one of the fastest growing communities in the nation, with about 1,100,000 residents. The 16-member Budget and Management Services department provides accurate, timely and well researched information and guidance to the Board of Commissioners and the County Manager resulting in the annual $2.4 billion budget for all Wake County Government services. Also, staff advise departments on their financial condition and respond to budget, performance, policy and program evaluation requests.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree and actively pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related program

• Equivalent education is accepted

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to achieve goals with Budget and Management Services, Wake County Government and external partners

• Ability to assess options and optimize solutions with candor with stakeholders

• Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines as communicated and carry out tasks to accomplish an intended outcome

• Ability to work independently monitoring programs and activities and recognize when your work impacts others

• Ability to adapt to change with resilience and persistence in a high-growth environment to include priorities when responding to multiple deadlines

• Problem solving skills with the ability to identify problems, determine appropriate and possible solutions and actively work to resolve the issues

• Ability to be curious and use of Excel is helpful but not necessary

About This Position

Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type: Temporary

Work Schedule: flexible

Hiring Range: 25.81 per hour

Market Range: 25.81 - 43.89

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/1/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Equal Opportunity Statement

Background Check Statement

Emergency Service Worker Statement

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.