What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Specialist (Grade 16) position at Yuma County, AZ?
Job Summary
Nature of Work
Experience and Education
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; budget preparation, administration, and analysis; public sector organization and functions, preferably in a County; governmental accounting and budgeting practices and procedures.
Skill in: Analyzing and evaluating effectiveness of financial, management, and organizational programs to develop solutions to enhance operations; distilling raw data into written reports presented in a manner useful to decision-makers and to the public.
Ability to: Learn theory, principles, and practices of budgeting and finance; principles, programs and practices of fiscal analysis and research methodology financial systems software and the general application information technology systems to forecasting and analysis; fiscal management techniques, policies and procedures; performance measurement techniques of a local government; statistical and quantitative analysis techniques; federal and state regulations relative to local government finance; learn research methods and technical report writing; learn to collect, interpret and evaluate narrative and statistical data pertaining to fiscal and management matters and translated results into coherent, well written reports; learn how to analyze and understand complex issues related to assigned area of responsibility and develop effective recommendations; learn how to perform financial analysis utilizing current technology comparable to that employed by the County; manage and organize large amounts of data in an accurate and easily understandable manner; effectively design accurate and complex spreadsheets; establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, other agencies, and the public; work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines; read, to write and synthesize data and reports; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; plan, prioritize, manage and respond to multiple assignments; effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner; lift up to 5 – 25 lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment:
Contacts: Work involves substantial contact with department staff, department directors, elected officials, County Administrator, County Board of Supervisors, outside agencies, and the public.
Independent Judgment: Work is performed within general policy guidelines and under the direction of the Budget Director; this position is expected to go beyond transactional tasks by actively analyzing, questioning, and improving processes while ensuring accountability and stewardship of public funds; assignments are received in the form of results expected and due dates; work product and results are regularly monitored.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from two (2) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families.
Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 1100 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit.
Plan Option 2: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the “Wellness Incentive” will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit.
Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the “Wellness Incentive” employees can receive up to 360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes.
International Medical Solutions (IMS): IMS is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and HDHP. Members enrolled in the PPO plan can pay as little as $5 copay for doctor visits & prescription drug services, with no maximum cap. High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) pay toward their deductible until is met. After the deductible is satisfied, the plan will pay 80% of the services covered, and the member will be responsible for the remaining 20% coinsurance.
This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/human-resources/benefits/retirement for more information.
Salary : $31 - $39