Assistant Director of Budget

City of Hartford • Ct 06103, CT

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, manages and administers all budgetary activity. Administers several department functions including preparing and monitoring the annual operating budget, preparing budget status reports and conducts financial and operational analysis. Assists the Director of Management, Budget and Grants with the management of the department by performing tasks in the formulation of new policies, programs, processes and/or procedures related to budget functions. Supervises analysts and other administrative staff related to budget. Analyzes policies, procedures, and methods to identify work required to meet City objectives; analyzes trends and issues; and recommends resolutions to problems and concerns. Develops recommendations in response to revised regulations including analysis of proposed legislation, new programs and fiscal mandates. Coordinates information and assures effective communications between departments and clarifies and reconciles issues relating to department funds, budgets, and accounting procedures. Researches trends, opportunities, risks, strengths, and alternatives for existing programs, new programs and services, equipment, and technology changes and provides economic analysis and justification. Evaluates new or improved operating methods, technology, equipment, and facility design and layout. Identifies fund condition and/or problems and recommends solutions and prepares or supervises the preparation of comprehensive reports on the City's financial condition. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and may perform additional related duties as required. This is a classified, non-union position. The hours of work for this position are 40 per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible public sector administration experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to solve problems and to manage multiple priorities well and within deadlines.
• Ability to manage, coordinate and review the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to collaborate with others and influence outcomes and people in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to analyze administrative systems and practices, identify organizational problems, and recommend solutions leading to improved service delivery.
• Ability to lead other professionals in the functions of project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration or a closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers all budgetary activity.
• Prepares and monitors the annual operating budget.
• Prepares budget status reports.
• Conducts financial and operational analysis.
• Assists with the formulation of new policies, programs, processes and/or procedures related to budget functions.
• Supervises analysts and other administrative staff related to budget.
• Analyzes policies, procedures, and methods to identify work required to meet City objectives.
• Analyzes trends and issues and recommends resolutions to problems and concerns.
• Develops recommendations in response to revised regulations including analysis of proposed legislation, new programs and fiscal mandates.
• Coordinates information and assures effective communications between departments.
• Clarifies and reconciles issues relating to department funds, budgets, and accounting procedures.
• Researches trends, opportunities, risks, strengths, and alternatives for existing programs, new programs and services, equipment, and technology changes and provides economic analysis and justification.
• Evaluates new or improved operating methods, technology, equipment, and facility design and layout.
• Identifies fund condition and/or problems and recommends solutions.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of comprehensive reports on the City's financial condition.

Benefits

• Classified, non-union position.
• Probationary period of 3-12 months.
• Hartford Residency Preferred.
• Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans.
• Reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager