IN HOUSE: Public Utilities Analyst

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County • Athens, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in the planning and coordination of the budgetary, financial and administrative functions of the Public Utilities Department and Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund. Determine revenue required to support the annual budget by analyzing expenditure projections. Develop base and unit charges for water and sewer by using construction trends. Track capital projects and analyze performance metrics. Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or related field
• Three years of experience to include project management and workflow experience or certification; workflow design and process management; performance metric analysis; and budgetary responsibilities required
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and the operations and functions of the Public Utilities Department.
• Knowledge of human resource management/personnel and financial practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Knowledge of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc., as they pertain to departmental and personnel operations and activities.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and of accounting/bookkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of Athens-Clarke County Personnel System policies and procedures, and unified government/departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with computers.
• Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans, and activities, and to monitor the performance of subordinates against established goals.
• Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County as they relate to the Public Utilities Department.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates, including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
• Ability to handle required calculations using statistical calculations.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret personnel and financial reports and related materials.
• Ability to operate various office equipment including a computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, two-way radio, and telephone.
• Ability to utilize various word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or other software programs relevant to the position.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to work on religious holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Collects data and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual performance metric reports.
• Keeps up with changes in policies and methods of operational, budgetary, and equipment needs as they relate to the operations and activities of the department.
• Plans, coordinates, and/or assists with projects related to the operational needs of the Department/division.
• Reviews the financial and operational records of the department; resolves related problems.
• Creates and maintains charts and graphs of budgetary and operational activities as required.
• Obtains and compiles financial information and operating data of the water & sewer system as required for revenue bond disclosure reporting.
• Responds to routine requests for information from officials, the public, consultants, contractors, employees, members of staff, and other individuals/agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Plans and coordinates the preparation of the capital budget and capital improvement plan for the Public Utilities Department and the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund.
• Determines the revenue required to support the annual budget by analyzing capital construction project expenditure projections and departmental operating budget projections; evaluates the revenues from existing water & sewer base charges and other revenue sources to determine their adequacy to fund the annual budget.
• Prepares, records, and submits contracts, purchase order requisitions, invoices, and related financial documents.
• Develops base and unit charges for water & sewer by using trends in water and sewer construction and the annual budget.
• Initiates capital construction project budgets; monitors related expenditures for contractual compliance; confers with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy; notifies management of any irregularities; tracks and reports final project analyses.
• Develops the fiscal year budget for the Public Utilities Administration Division; recommends capital and non-capital purchases; authorizes division expenditures.
• Prepares commission agenda reports and special projects/reports as needed.
• Develops departmental administrative policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

What This Job Offers

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