Budget Officer
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SOLANO COUNTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS OFFICE
The mission of the County Administrators Office is to manage and coordinate all County government operations and other public policy program activities as required by federal state and local law and as directed by the Board of Supervisors in order to provide innovative effective and fiscally responsible services to the people of Solano County.
The Office of the County Administrator:- Represents the Board in the Countys intergovernmental relations and performs general administrative duties.
- Reviews and monitors County structure programs services and budgets and makes recommendations for reorganizations funding and positions necessary to conduct Departmental functions.
- Plans monitors and oversees County operations assuring that Board policies are carried out in an efficient cost-effective and service oriented manner.
Click here to learn more about Solano CountysCounty Administrators Office
Current Solano County employees are invited to apply for this promotional opportunity.
THE POSITIONSolano County is seeking an accomplished professional to serve as our Budget Officer. The Budget Officer is a member of the executive management team and reports to the County Administrator. This position works with CAO management analysts and department directors and supervises several staff members. The Budget Officer has responsibility for direct management and coordination of the Countys long term budget preparation processes. The Budget Officer collects and assembles data across the entire organization (elected and non-elected departments) with the responsibility to prepare multi-year budget models with key assumptions forecasts estimates and narrative justifications through report presentations enactments and implementations.
The Budget Officer also monitors and interprets proposed pending and enacted legislation to determine the fiscal implications across the spectrum of county services with particular emphasis on health/human services public safety and other realignment of financial resources as mandated by the State of California Federal Government or other revenue sources. Additionally the Budget Officer provides expert level authority and consultative services on budget and fiscal issues to elected officials executive management and all County departments.
This position is an at will position and serves at the discretion of the appointing authority.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public financial management business/public administration economics governmental accounting or other fields directly related to the budget fiscal and management duties of this class. AND
Desired Experience and Background:Ten (10) years of experience that included broad and extensive responsibility for the budgetary process of a large and/or complex public agency including independently performing budget analyses preparation and control; analyses and development of fiscal and budgetary policies and procedures which includes five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in organizational finance including principal involvement in the development and administration of an organizations overall budget. Supervisory skills are desired.Masters Degree and/or CPA and/or Professional certifications such as the Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM) are desired.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
- California Drivers License Class C
- Ability to qualify for a fidelity bond is desirable.
Special Requirements:
- Incumbents must comply with Section 8500 et seq of the California Government Code relating to financial disclosure.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Note: Must be a current Solano County employee to apply for this promotional opportunity.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced governmental manager with a strong proven record of accomplishments a strong professional commitment unquestionable integrity outstanding interpersonal and supervisory skills. They will have the highest degree of ingenuity judgment independence as well as expert level skills necessary to apply budget-related laws regulations policies and methods to manage complex budgetary and financial assignments.
Candidates should have strong analytical skills related to the development and implementation of long-term financial strategies projections financial modes and budgetary reports. A high level of expertise and hands-on skills in various technology/software programs is required. The Budget Officer will also establish enhanced internal procedures to assist in the compilation of assimilating and reporting data.
Additionally the Budget Officer will have a collaborative yet inquisitive style that is complemented by strong people skills. Working closely with the full array of departments both elected and appointed with a focus on being supportive the Budget Officer will strive to fully understand operations and services offered in order to move toward robust benchmark comparison data-driven information potential cost-efficiencies reduce redundancies and improved timetables for reporting.
Other characteristics desired include strong communication skills and an approachable personal style with the ability to present clear budget reports to the County Leadership in this high-caliber summary the selected candidate will enjoy working in a fast paced and sophisticated public sector environment with high energy executive management team committed to fiscal stability of the organization exceptional public access and reporting and the ongoing desire to incorporate best practices into local government.
SELECTION PROCESS
Monday August:00PM PTDeadline to submit application and required documents
Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts certificates DD-214 if applicable ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must submit a copy of theircollege diploma(verifying the degree date earned and area of specialization) orofficial/unofficial transcripts(verifying institution student date degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing who fail to submit their diploma or transcriptsby the final filing datewill be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax to or by email to . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Budget Officer) and the recruitment number (C1) in your email or fax.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
