Budget And Fiscal Policy Analyst I, II, III, and IV - Milwaukee, United States - Milwaukee

Description

BUDGET AND FISCAL POLICY ANALYST I, II, III, and IV

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee isan urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication –big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable,and our residents are welcoming.

Milwaukee has evolved through the years,bringing together its unsurpassed charm with top-flight arts and culturalattractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreationalopportunities, and great restaurants.

The names of successful candidates will be placed on the highest-levellist for which they qualify.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcethat is committed to providing exemplary service to the City's residents.

Ifyou have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants,please consider the following opportunity.
Purpose

The Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst performs professionalbudget, management, and fiscal policy analysis.

This role is critical indeveloping the Mayor's annual budget, monitoring the impact of expenditures,and proposing annual operating and capital budgets, revenues, and fiscal policyfor City of Milwaukee departments, funds, and programs.

Essential Functions

Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst I & II

Lead the development of the annual proposed executive budgetfor assigned City departments' operating and capital budgets, includingrecommendations for service levels, expenditures, funded positions, performancemeasures, and funding strategies.

Use planning and trend information to assist in identifyingexpenditure and service priorities.
Perform analyses for the Mayor's Action Plan and Policies (MAPP)program for assigned City departments.
Monitor and evaluate assigned City departments' productivityand service quality.
Conduct research regarding improvements to service qualityand operating productivity for assigned City departments.
Review and analyze requests for filling vacant positions andmake recommendations regarding these requests.
Monitor departmental operating budgets' results and identifypotential problems.
Develop fiscal notes and operating projections for proposedlegislation.
Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst III & IV

Perform budget planning for assigned City departments,including development of proposed departmental budgets that meet expendituretargets and reflect the needs of the community.

Improve the management of City services by ensuring Cityofficials and departments understand the cost of services and relationshipsbetween expenditure levels and service levels and the opportunities to improveproductivity and service quality.

Assume primary responsibility for assigned City Departmentsand MAPP program. Effectively report on city services productivity, servicequality, and results.
Monitor and project departmental operational expenditures ona quarterly and a year-end basis and recommend improvements to achieve budgettargets.
Conduct research and analyses on issues that affect servicecapacity, quality, and productivity.

Analyze how changes in the assigned City departments' budgetand personnel affect service levels and develop performance measures related tothe changes.

Assist the Budget Director and City departments incoordinating departmental fiscal requests and budgetary recommendations inrelation to the City's short and long-term goals.

Prepare and present verbal and written communications to theMayor, Common Council, and other public officials.

We welcome qualified individuals withdisabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonableaccommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with DisabilitiesAct Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst I

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, businessadministration, public policy, finance, or a related field from an accreditedcollege or university.

Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst II

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, businessadministration, public policy, finance, or a related field from an accreditedcollege or university.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience performingfiscal and management analysis functions.

Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst III

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration,public policy, finance, or a related field from an accredited college oruniversity.
• Three years of progressively responsible experienceperforming fiscal and management analysis functions.

Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst IV

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, businessadministration, public policy, finance, or a related field from an accreditedcollege or university.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience as abudget or policy analyst or performing fiscal and management analysisfunctions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may beconsidered.


NOTICE:
Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates'education as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
**Note: Qualified candidates will be placedon the highest list for which they qualify based upon their qualifications andexperience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical
Knowledge of public and fiscal policy.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of managementanalysis.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting andreporting of financial data.
Ability to read and interpret complex work-related documents,including budgets and government documents.
Ability to quickly attain knowledge of the City's processand procedures related to budget preparation and administration.
Ability to analyze service results and estimate servicecosts.
Ability to apply performance measures and programinformation to budget recommendations in a manner that relates City services tocommunity needs.
Ability to conceive improvements in City practices andprocedures to secure improved effectiveness, efficiency, and cost savings.
Ability to produce timely budget reports.
Proficiency using computer applications such as MicrosoftWord, Excel, and PowerPoint and ability to learn the City's enterprisefinancial software.
Communication and Interpersonal
Verbal communication skills to positively represent thedepartment in multiple formats, including one-on-one and presentations.
Written communication skills; ability to produce clear andconcise reports, data analysis, letters, memos, and other documents.
Ability to interact with the policy makers andadministrators with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with otherswhose backgrounds may differ from one's own.
Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnershipswith others and provide information, assistance, and support.
Ability to gather information needed for an issue, seekinginformation from appropriate sources and working with others to obtainnecessary information.
Ability to work well independently and to function as partof a team.
Critical Thinking and Professionalism
Ability to exhibit exemplary professionalism.
Ability to think critically and analytically toproblem-solve, make decisions, and use sound judgment.
Ability to perform work with high degree of accuracy.

Ability to plan, organize, initiate, prioritize, andcomplete work to achieve objectives in a timely manner, within deadlines, andwith limited supervision.

Ability to set long- and short-term goals.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight timeconstraints to produce high quality product.
Honesty, integrity, ability to adhere to fundamentalprinciples of ethical behavior for financial personnel, and the ability tomaintain confidentiality.
Supervisory (Level IV)
Ability to set priorities independently for oneself andothers when concurrently working on multiple projects.
Ability to collaborate and exercise sound judgment indealing with confidential and highly sensitive issues.
Strong organizational ability in assigning and monitoringwork to foster efficient use of staff and timely completion of projects.
Ability to supervise several analysts and provide directionon matters of budget process and assigned special projects.
Ability to foster an environment of inclusion and respectfor all.
Ability to develop, present, and defendrecommendations to the Mayor, Common Council members, and other policy makingcommittees.

Budget Analyst I (Pay Range 2IX):
The current salary range (2HX) is

$66,906 - $85,151

annually,and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis

$68,913-$87,706.

Budget Analyst II (Pay Range 2JX):
The current salary range (2JX) is

$71,341-$90,796

annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis

$73,482-$93,520.

Budget Analyst III (Pay Range 2KX):
The current salary range (2IX) is

$76,030-$96,768

annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis

$78,311-$99,670 .

Budget Analyst IV (Pay Range 2LX):
The current salary range (2IX) is

$81,056-$103,160

annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis

$83,488-$106,255.
Appointment above the minimum of each range is possiblebased upon experience and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:

THE SELECTION PROCESS

will be job related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experienceand/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, astructured interview, or other assessment methods.

The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE

• The selection process willbe held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have beenmet. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection processat the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

If you would like assistance completing an application,please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or .
The Department of Employee Relations is located at CityHall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Conclusion

EEO Code = 202
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.
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