BUDGET AND FISCAL POLICY ANALYST I, II, III, and IV
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you arepassionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
The names of successful candidates will be placed on thehighest-level list for which they qualify.
The Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst performs professionalbudget management and fiscal policy analysis. This role is critical indeveloping the Mayors annual budget monitoring the impact of expendituresand proposing annual operating and capital budgets revenues and fiscal policyfor City of Milwaukees departments funds and programs.
Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst I & II
- Lead the development of the annual proposed executive budget for assigned City departments operating and capital budgets including recommendations for service levels expenditures funded positions performance measures and funding strategies.
- Use planning and trend information to assist in identifying expenditure and service priorities.
- Perform analyses for the Mayors Action Plan and Policies (MAPP) program for assigned City departments.
- Monitor and evaluate assigned City departments productivity and service quality.
- Conduct research regarding improvements to service quality and operating productivity for assigned City departments.
- Review and analyze requests for filling vacant positions and make recommendations regarding these requests.
- Monitor departmental operating budgets results and identify potential problems.
- Develop fiscal notes and operating projections for proposed legislation.
Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst III & IV
- Perform budget planning for assigned City departments including development of proposed departmental budgets that meet expenditure targets and reflect the needs of the community.
- Improve the management of City services by ensuring City officials and departments understand the cost of services and relationships between expenditure levels and service levels and the opportunities to improve productivity and service quality.
- Assume primary responsibility for assigned City Departments and MAPP program. Effectively report on city services productivity service quality and results.
- Monitor and project departmental operational expenditures on a quarterly and a year-end basis and recommend improvements to achieve budget targets.
- Conduct research and analyses on issues that affect service capacity quality and productivity.
- Analyze how changes in the assigned City departments budget and personnel affect service levels and develop performance measures related to the changes.
- Assist the Budget Director and City departments in coordinating departmental fiscal requests and budgetary recommendations in relation to the Citys short and long-term goals.
- Prepare and present verbal and written communications to the Mayor Common Council and other public officials.
Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst I
1. Bachelors Degree in public administration businessadministration public policy finance or a related field from an accreditedcollege or university.
Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst II
1. Bachelors Degree in public administration business administrationpublic policy finance or a related field from an accredited college oruniversity.
2. Two years of progressively responsible experienceperforming fiscal and management analysis functions.
Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst III
1. Bachelors Degree in public administration businessadministration public policy finance or a related field from an accreditedcollege or university.
2. Three years of progressively responsible experienceperforming fiscal and management analysis functions.
Budget and Fiscal Policy Analyst IV
1. Bachelors Degree in public administration businessadministration public policy finance or a related field from an accreditedcollege or university.
2. Four years of progressively responsible experience as a budgetor policy analyst or performing fiscal and management analysis functions.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may beconsidered.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
**Note:Qualified candidates will be placed on thehighest list for which they qualify based upon their qualifications andexperience.
Technical
- Knowledge of public and fiscal policy.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of management analysis.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and reporting of financial data.
- Ability to read and interpret complex work-related documents including budgets and government documents.
- Ability to quickly attain knowledge of the Citys process and procedures related to budget preparation and administration.
- Ability to analyze service results and estimate service costs.
- Ability to apply performance measures and program information to budget recommendations in a manner that relates City services to community needs.
- Ability to conceive improvements in City practices and procedures to secure improved effectiveness efficiency and cost savings.
- Ability to produce timely budget reports.
- Proficiency using computer applications such as Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn the Citys enterprise financial software.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Verbal communication skills to positively represent the department in multiple formats including one-on-one and presentations.
- Written communication skills; ability to produce clear and concise reports data analysis letters memos and other documents.
- Ability to interact with the policy makers and administrators with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
- Ability to develop maintain and strengthen partnerships with others and provide information assistance and support.
- Ability to gather information needed for an issue seeking information from appropriate sources and working with others to obtain necessary information.
- Ability to work well independently and to function as part of a team.
Critical Thinking and Professionalism
- Ability to exhibit exemplary professionalism.
- Ability to think critically and analytically to problem-solve make decisions and use sound judgment.
- Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to plan organize initiate prioritize and complete work to achieve objectives promptly within deadlines and with limited supervision.
- Ability to set long- and short-term goals.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight time constraints to produce high-quality products.
- Project management skills.
- Honesty integrityability to adhere to fundamental principles of ethical behavior for financial personneland the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Supervisory (Level IV)
- Ability to set priorities independently for oneself and others when concurrently working on multiple projects.
- Ability to collaborate and exercise sound judgment in dealing with confidential and highly sensitive issues.
- Strong organizational ability in assigning and monitoring work to foster efficient use of staff and timely completion of projects.
- Ability to supervise several analysts and provide direction on matters of the budget process and assigned special projects.
- Ability to foster an environment of inclusion and respect for all.
- Ability to develop present and defend recommendations to the Mayor Common Council members and other policy-making committees.
Budget Analyst I (Pay Range 2IX):
- The current salary range (2IX) is$68244-$89460annually and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is$70974- $93038.
Budget Analyst II (Pay Range 2JX):
- The current salary range (2JX) is$72768-$95390annually and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is$75679-$99206.
Budget Analyst III (Pay Range 2KX):
- The current salary range (2KX) is$77551-$101665annually and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is$80653-$105731.
Budget Analyst IV (Pay Range 2LX):
- The current salary range (2LX) is$82677-$108380annually and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is$85984-$112715.
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:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consistof one or more of the following: an evaluation of education experience and/orresponses 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. EEO Code 202 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.
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