Director of Budget & Management Services

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Job Information

Title:

Director of Budget & Management Services

Market Range:

MR26

Approved Date:

9/6/2024 9:32:56 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

OFFICIALS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Career Level:

L1

Career Level Description:

Leadership Level 1

Job Code:

100243

Job Family:

Fiscal and Business Management

Sub Family:

Budget Management

Primary Purpose

Provides leadership and coordination of the centralized financial and management planning and fiscal management functions. Develops operational strategies, plans, or procedures. Engages in high-level financial analysis, planning, and forecasting for fiscal health and future economic development activities.

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Leads the budget preparation process and prepares financial analysis reports and capital improvement plans. Monitors revenues and expenditures and presents requests and recommendations to management and Board of Commissioners.

1

20%

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Participates in setting policy direction for County operations and organization-wide budget development.

2

15%

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Implements organizational changes to strengthen operations, guides staff priorities and work goals, administers the annual evaluation process, and addresses personnel matters.

3

10%

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Engages staff to deliver excellent customer service through increased training and responsibility, to support productivity, morale and retention.

4

10%

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Analyzes policies and procedures and makes recommendations for process improvements and changes.

5

15%

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Forecasts fiscal condition of the County through use of financial models and analyses and formulates strategies to mitigate unfavorable projections.

6

10%

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Researches trends, demographics and economic indicators and incudes information in reports to departments, management, Board of Commissioners and various agencies.

7

15%

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Provides leadership and direction for the eWake Team.

8

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

L1

Career Level Description:

Leadership Level 1

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Head of a Department.

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Creates overall operational plans for Department.  Results  impact overall County goals.

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Responsible for improving upon parts of an entire process or system, leveraging personal past experiences as well as extensive information gathering.

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Commits resources to pursue innovative solutions and champions innovative projects.

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Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function, and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the organization, which may include elected officials, leadership peers, customers or vendors.

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May negotiate and compromise to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches of the Department.

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Achieves results through multiple teams of Divisions.

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Ensures appropriate selection, organization, and leadership of Division/Function; coaches and develops Division leaders.

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Requires advanced general management and leadership capability to lead Division teams. Typically has broader practical experience across multiple disciplines within the County.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field

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Eight years of progressive leadership experience in governmental financial budgeting administration, including at least four years of supervisory experience

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Master's Degree

Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field

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Certified North Carolina Budget Officer

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Ability to communicate information in a manner suited to the needs of the audience, either verbally or in writing to ensure understanding.

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Ability to build and maintain ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with co-workers and counterparts to achieve the goals or the work unit and County organization.

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Ability to develop plans to accomplish work operations and objectives.

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Ability to identify and solve complex problems; innovate, plan and implement change initiatives.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Organizational Understanding

Understands agendas and perspectives of others, recognizing and effectively balancing the interests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation. Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.

Change Management

Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace.

Coaching & Mentoring

Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Facilitates their skill development by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, and making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Organizational Alignment

Ensures the organization’s goals and objectives align with the County’s mission and vision.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X