Budget Analyst (Department of Public Safety)

Full Time
City of Las Vegas, NV
Posted
Job description
About the Position

THIS POSTING WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF

COMPETITIVE APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED


Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegas, Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for Budget Analyst. This position will lead, coordinate and participate in the development, coordination, administration and monitoring of a large and complex department budget; prepare financial and management research and analysis of special department projects and initiatives; and perform a variety of technical tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Application Review
Human Resources will review all applications. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be forwarded to the department for their review.

Selection Process
The department will review applications and invite the most competitive applicants for an interview ongoing while the job posting is active. The department will request to close the job posting once a pool of competitive applicants has been determined.

Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, education and experience verification, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

Additional Background Process
Any position with the Department of Public Safety requires the following additional screening: background investigation and polygraph. Sensitive and/or confidential aspects of your personal life will be explored during this this phase of the process. Some positions require a psychological suitability assessment.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This class is distinguished from the Financial Analyst series in that it is assigned to a large department, and the Financial Analysts are assigned to the Finance Department.

Supervision Received And Exercised
Receives direction from higher-level management staff. May exercise direct supervision over technical or clerical staff.

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate, forecast, research and prepare the department's annual budget submission; analyze and review prior year expenditures and fund sources; consult with senior management on department goals, priorities, short-range and long-range needs, financial objectives, funding projections, expenditure forecasts, staffing levels and program modifications; review projected needs and make recommendations on proposed expenditures and funding sources; translate decisions and data into required documentation to support budget requests.
  • Authorize expenditures based on funding availability; monitor expenditures and prepare periodic reports to track status; communicate with department management to review status; work with the Finance Department to manage budget issues.
  • Provide complex and detailed financial and management research and analysis for special projects, proposed expenditures and funding resource initiatives, often as a member of a team; make recommendations as requested; conduct studies and make recommendations regarding department rate structures to ensure revenues meet operating and capital budget goals.
  • Provide direct staffing assistance to the department director and other managers in the review, analysis and reporting of financial and service delivery information.
  • Work with department and Finance staff to resolve purchasing issues.
  • Prepare periodic and special reports for City Manager's Office.
  • Provide information to the public and other agencies by responding to informal requests and formal surveys.
  • Develop and use complex spreadsheets and databases to track and analyze financial information.
  • Participate in the preparation of budgets for use in the solicitation, selection and contracting of services; participate in contract negotiations with service providers, including contract development, negotiation and agreement; may monitor the performance of contracted service; may authorize payment to contractor.
When assigned to Detention & Enforcement:
  • Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for daily departmental accounting and budgeting operations, including fiscal control, purchasing, special accounts, and auditing.
  • Select, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
  • Audit and reconcile inmate trust accounts and commissary records.
  • Coordinate purchasing of goods and services; prepare bid package specifications; process invoices and monitor expenditures; monitor problem areas to make recommendations.

When assigned to Municipal Court:

  • Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for daily departmental finance and budget operations, including fiscal control, purchasing, special accounts, and auditing.
  • Select, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
  • Research, analyze, implement and oversee a variety of financial or budget matters relative to the Case Management System, Court Business Rules and department goals; prepare financial and statistical reports; evaluate training needs, and prepare manuals; recommend changes to policies and procedures and submit to management; monitor compliance and progress.
  • Perform research and analyses on a variety of subjects as requested by court management.

Marginal Functions:

  • May participate in the preparation of competitive grant applications.
  • May supervise assigned staff.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, financial analysis or a closely related field, preferably in a government agency.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with a major in finance, accounting, business, public administration, economics or other related field.


Knowledge of:

Advanced budget preparation.
Generally accepted accounting principles.
Governmental budgeting practices.
Principles and techniques of financial analysis and reporting.
Oracle Financials module.
Complex principles and practices of financial forecasting and analysis.
Advanced spreadsheet and database software use.
Principles of budget control.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Ability to:

Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Interpret, apply, explain and enforce applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend best options and implement approved solution in support of goals.
Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, grammar and punctuation.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies:

In addition to Core Workforce Competencies:

Supervisor Competencies

Professionalism – Models core values by being honest, respectful and positive; continuously demonstrates the core values of the city; supervisory actions are collaborative whenever possible and intended to grow the city's capacity at an individual, unit, division and/or department level.

Managing Performance – Takes responsibility for own and assigned employees' performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring regular feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Decisiveness – Willingness to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.

Developing and Empowering Others – Willingness to delegate responsibility; coaching assigned employee to develop their capabilities.

Facilitating Partnerships – Builds community and partnerships both inside and outside the organization.

Forward Thinking – Anticipating the consequences of situations and decisions; taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible changes.

Providing Support – Provides the tools and creates a supportive environment that allows others to successfully complete their work.


CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Appointive Compensation and Benefits - 2023


COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

  • Employees are eligible for annual performance-based merit increase or cash bonus, typically in first pay period of fiscal year.
  • City Manager and City Council may approve annual cost of living increase.


BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

  • Applies to uniformed appointives in Fire & Rescue, Public Safety, and Municipal Court, currently $1,500/year


Retirement

  • Eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.


Deferred Compensation Plan

  • The city offers a 457(b) Plan, a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Deferred Compensation Match
  • City provides a 100% match annually (on a per pay period basis) to your contributions, up to the following amounts in a 401(a) plan -
o Years 1-2 (0–24 months)* $4,000
o Years 3-4 (25–48 months)* $5,000
o Year 5 (49–60 months)* $6,000
o After 5 years (>60 months)* $6,000
  • Years of service in Benefits Plus Tiers I, II, and III combined
  • Employees are fully vested in the match after 5 years of service or at age 65.


Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.


Life and AD&D Insurance

  • City provides $100,000 insurance at no cost.
  • Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.


Disability Insurance

  • City provides long term and short term disability policies:
o STD
  • City pays 100% of base salary, for up to 90 days of an approved medical disability leave lasting over one week under STD, from first day of disability
  • City pays 100% of base salary for a period over 90 days, if employee has applied for long term disability or PERS disability retirement, until a determination is final or employee is separated
Note: Public Safety Appointives are not eligible for City STD benefits.
o LTD: Benefits may begin after 90 days of an approved disability leave. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.
Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program


Annual Health & Wellness Reimbursement

  • Employees may apply for reimbursement up to $2,400 per year for out of pocket health & educational wellness expenses. Reimbursement amounts may also be used for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) college classes and student loan repayments for the employee and immediate family members.

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS
  • Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at WellTrac.


VACATION

  • Year 1: 3.69 hours/pay period = 96 hours/year
  • Years 2 – 5: 5.85 hours/pay period = 152 hours/year
  • Years 6 – 10: 7.08 hours/pay period = 184 hours/year
  • Years 11 – 15: 7.69 hours/pay period = 200 hours/year
  • Year 16 and over: 8 hours/pay period = 208 hours/year
  • Maximum Accrual: 250 hours, no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety Appointive (PSA) group retains 2 times annual accrual max)
  • Sell Back: Annual leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 250 hours; no accrual beyond that point. June and December sell-back, must leave balance of 40 hours.


HOLIDAY

  • City provides 12 holidays plus a birthday holiday.


SICK LEAVE

  • Sick Leave Accrual: 4 hours / pay period = 104 hours/year
  • Sick Leave, maximum accrual: 480 hours; no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety group retains 840 hours max with continual accrual)
  • Sick Leave, annual buy-back: None (Public Safety group retains annual buy-back)
  • Sick Leave payout at separation: None (Public Safety group retains 50% payout between 5 and 20 years of service, 100% payout over 20 years of service)


RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

  • Available for purchase- retiree pays full cost of premium.


NOTE: The City's Benefits programs can be amended, reduced or eliminated at any time with or without notice as a management prerogative.

Revised 01/2023

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