BUDGET DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT

Description

Assists the Budget Director in the management and operation of the City's Budget Department. Performs related work as required.

This is a highly responsible, professional position assisting the Budget Director in the development, implementation and administration of the City's annual budget, in a manner consistent with mandated City budgetary procedures. An employee in this position works under limited supervision and must exhibit a high level of sound independent judgment. Work is subject to general review through conferences, post-audits, inspections and written reports for conformity with established policies and attainment of desired objectives. Supervises Budget Analysts and other subordinate administrative, clerical and specialized employees. An employee in this class shall serve as acting Budget Director when required.

Essential Job Functions

Assists in the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the City's annual budget;

Meets with departments to review work plan goals and objectives;

Evaluates departmental supplemental budget requests for need, appropriateness and fiscal impact, and prepares recommendations for administrative review;

Prepares annual expenditure projections;

Prepares ad-hoc analyses for senior management;

Trains all levels of staff in budget principles and techniques, as well as system requirements;

Assists with the City Manager's budget presentation to the City Council;

Assists in the preparation of mandated advertisements and documentation required for public hearings and the adoption of the final budget by City Council;

Reviews department budget transfers;

May be required to work nights and/or weekends;

Serves as Acting Budget Director when needed;

May be required to attend Council meetings, community meetings and public hearings;

May be required to attend City staff meetings;

Makes oral presentations when required.

Equipment Used/Job Location: Operates a computer, printer, calculator, binding machine, as well as equipment developed or advanced from future technology as required by the job.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field plus three to four years professional experience developing, monitoring and reviewing budgets.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of budget preparation methodologies, including zero based, performance, and incremental budgeting practices;

Thorough knowledge of municipal governmental accounting practices and generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements;

Good knowledge of research techniques and the sources and availability of current information;

Excellent analytical, reporting, presentation and communication skills;

Good knowledge of computer spreadsheet applications;

Ability to apply and interpret related administrative policies and procedures; Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing facts and arriving at conclusions;

Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public;

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;

Ability to operate a computer;

Ability to handle stress;

Physically able to perform duties.

Benefits

City Of North Miami Benefits Page

Healthcare

• Group Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: HMO and dependent coverage is available
• Life Insurance: One times employee’s gross annual salary. Dependent coverage is available.
• Disability Insurance: Optional coverage available
• Flexible Spending Accounts/ Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Events and Fitness Classes
• On-The-Job Injury Benefits: Worker's Compensation and Supplemental Pay Benefits, when applicable
  
  

Retirement

• Pension: (General Employees) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Pension: (Sworn Police Personnel) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Compensation: Optional employee contribution to IRA, and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans offered through Mission Square and Corbridge Financial.
  
  

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation: Two weeks per year; after five years, three weeks; after fifteen years, four weeks. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a six-month waiting period for using vacation time.
• Holidays: Paid holidays, employee’s birthday, and two Floating/Personal Holidays
• Sick Leave: Ten days per year; after three years, 11 days; after five years, 12 days. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a three-month waiting period for using sick time.
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness: The U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program may forgive your student loan balance after making 120 qualifying payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. For additional information please visitFederal Student Aid.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Trust Fund: A trust fund set up by the City of North Miami to assist employees who are faces with unforeseen emergencies. Participation is on a volunteer basis.
• Reduced pricing for Transit and Tri-Rail Passes
• Legal benefits coverage available -LegalShield
• Pet Insurance available -Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Free City Library Card
• Merit Increase: Full time employees are eligible for an annual merit increase.
• Salary: Paid on a weekly basis for the previous work week
• Direct Deposit
  
  

Benefit Documents

2025 Employee Benefits Guide (PDF)