Office of Management and Budget Director

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SUMMARY

The Office of Management and Budget Director is responsible for managing, directing, and supervising the activities of the Office of Management and Budget including planning, overseeing, and participating in the development, preparation, revision, and presentation for approval/adoption of the City’s Operating Budget, the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, and multi-year revenue and expenditure forecasts and models. Responsibilities include: direct supervision of associated professional staff; implementing an annual budget process; and coordinating the development and completion of financial reports for the City Commission, City management, and state and federal budget/fiscal reports. This position is also responsible for preparing the Financial and Operating plan annual budget, and short- and long-term objectives. This class performs related administrative and management duties as required.

The incumbent possesses an extensive degree of professional managerial knowledge and technical expertise in financial analysis and exercises such advising City officials on budgetary and policy matters. General direction is received from the City Manager who holds the incumbent responsible for the effective management of complex processes and achievement of established goals and objectives. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on complex executive level work to assist the City Manager with formulating and strengthening the city's involvement with its citizenry and external and internal stakeholders, as it relates to budget, management and strategic direction of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for planning, managing and coordinating the preparation and implementation of a programmatically valid and fiscally sound operating and capital budget for the city.

Direct and coordinates the work of professional employees engaged in complex budgetary, financial and policy analysis work including revenue and expenditure forecasting, and aiding in an array of matters including organizational design, policies and procedures, legislative issues, funding priorities and service delivery alternatives

Directs the operations of the Department, including budgeting, organization and training, and grants operations; coordinates the implementation of a city-wide performance management process focusing on aligning performance priorities and reporting results.

Oversees city-wide operating and capital budget preparation and monitoring; coordinates with departments to ensure allocation and expenditure of resources are in support of the City's strategic priorities and in compliance with state laws.

Updates the Five-Year Revenue/Expense Forecast; oversees the development and monitoring of the City's Operating Budget, Capital Budget, and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan; maintains the City's five-year financial plans; conducts cost allocation studies and recommends required fee levels.

Oversees the facilitation of performance improvement initiatives to help achieve the City's key intended outcomes and to improve efficiencies, including developing performance indicators, comparing the City's performance data with other jurisdictions, and facilitating internal performance improvement tasks forces.

Make decisions regarding recommendations of outcomes of collective bargaining to Charter Officers and City Commission along with other members of the bargaining teams.

Directs staff to ensure assigned Department goals and objectives are achieved. Oversees work related to the development and implementation of performance measures for the organization. Oversees operations of the Office of Management and Budget and directs and evaluates the work of staff. Consults with staff to review work requirements, status of work, and assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise. Recommends selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.

Assists the City Manager and department directors in setting the strategic direction of the organization to achieve outcomes in support of the city’s objectives and collaborates with City Manager and departments to develop and implement work plans in alignment with the City’s strategic plan. Oversee the City's strategic planning processes; coordinates annual Commission strategic planning retreats; coordinates updates to the City's strategic plan.

Coordinates outreach activities on behalf of the City Manager and City Commission; prepares information and special reports in response to requests and oversees the identification and coordination of opportunities with local, state and federal partners.

Assists the City Manager with the overall management of City programs, projects, and policy adherence or modification, as needed and manages special projects as assigned by the City Manager and responds in all emergency situations.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, economics, finance, or a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in government administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid driver license required. Valid Florida Driver License required within thirty (30) days of start date.

Certifications

None.