BUDGET & BENCHMARKING ANALYST
DEFINITION
To plan, develop,
direct, coordinate and monitor the City’s performance measurement system,
including working with benchmarks, outcome measures, and service and program
costing; and to participate in developing the annual operating budget.
Receives general
direction from the Budget and Performance Management Manager.
Exercises functional
and technical supervision over assigned technical and clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited
to, the following:
Develop, coordinate
and direct a city-wide performance measurement system.
Develop and maintain
productivity and effectiveness measures.
Review
and analyze in detail departmental programs and operations; prepare
recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness; conduct cost benefit,
productivity, and management analysis.
Coordinate and assist
with various special projects, including the City’s participation in the performance
measurement project; provide guidance and training in developing systems and
procedures to measure progress.
Participate in the
development of the City’s annual budget; ensure that benchmarks and/or
performance measures are included in the City’s annual budget, especially in
the area of performance measurement reporting.
Recommend changes to
enhance performance.
Perform audit of
performance measures.
Prepare and present
department-specific reports on outcomes of the benchmarking data.
Assist in annual
budget as directed.
CITY OF SALISBURY
Budget & Benchmarking Analyst (continued)
Perform related duties
as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
of:
Principles
and practices of public administration as applied to complex and involved program
and budget analysis and organization and methods studies.
Federal,
State, and local statutes and ordinances and pertinent laws applying to
specific departments.
Local
budget and fiscal policies and procedures.
Budget and accounting theories, principles, and methods.
Computers
and proficiency of software applications, especially Microsoft Office software.
Ability to:
Analyze
problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed
actions.
Work
independently with minimal supervisory guidance and direction.
Exercise
independent judgment and initiative.
Initiate
management studies and projects.
Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
Rapidly
acquire a considerable knowledge of the structure, functions, and internal
relationships of the City’s municipal administration.
Communicate
effectively in writing and orally with peers, managers, citizens and outside
agencies.
Budget & Benchmarking Analyst (continued)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any
combination of education, experience and training that provides evidence of the
knowledge, skills and abilities required to be successful in performing the
duties assigned to the job class.
Education
and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or
university in public administration, business administration, accounting or a
related field and three years of responsible experience in municipal
administration and/or budgeting, or a master’s degree in public administration
(desire an internship in local government).
Training:
Evidence
of continued professional development through advanced studies, workshops,
seminars and participation in professional organizations.
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, a valid North Carolina driver’s license.