Budget Technician

Company: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
Location: Laurel
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Position InformationFunctional TitleBudget TechnicianRecruitment Category TypeStandardFunctional CategoryFinance/AccountingGradeGS.09FLSA StatusNon-ExemptRequisition Number22-0158Number of Vacancies1Job LevelNon-ManagementJob CodeN/AJob Description SummaryOrganization NameBudgetReports toDivision Manager, BudgetFull or Part TimeFull TimeIf Part Time how many hours per weekRegular or TemporaryRegularPosition End Date (if temporary)Work Schedule8:30 to 5:30, occasional overtime may be requiredPosition LocationLaurelPosition Summary InformationGeneral SummaryTheBudget Technicianperforms independent, highly responsible administrative and analytic work to support the operating budget, capital improvements program ( CIP ) and engineering support program ( ESP ) including collecting, compiling, analyzing, and developing budget data.Essential Functions+ Performs varied and independently, highly responsible administrative work+ Composes and edits correspondence and other materials of supervisors and staff members+ Updates and prepares budget preparation instruction packet for use by WSSC Water offices in preparing annual budget submissions+ Designs forms and formats for use by WSSC Water organizational units in supplying information to budget division+ Designs, coordinates and conducts training classes+ Liaisons with WSSC Water offices on budget procedures and usage of forms+ Creates tables, charts, graphs, analytical reports, and other data using Microsoft Office software+ Prepares documents for Internet web posting using advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat+ Prepares, coordinates, and monitors annual operating budget submissions and provides status reports on expenditures+ Actively participates in budget reviews+ Advises the budget division manager and section managers of potential systems modifications to improve data analysis and simplify use+ Maintains data integrity of budget workbooks+ Processes proposed and approved budgets, CIPs, and public hearing documents each year, maintains accurate mailing and distribution lists and coordinates distribution with county officials and other stakeholdersOther Functions+ Provides in-service training regarding budget and CIP submissions to assigned organizations+ Prepares advertisements notifying WSSC Water customers of public hearings, arranges for court reporters at those hearings, coordinates and distributes hearing transcripts+ Coordinates public hearings with WSSC Water offices and county staff+ Analyzes and updates operating practices+ Establishes and maintains record-keeping system for electronic files+ Receives requests and complaints from the public concerning administrative actions of WSSC Water, channels the requests to appropriate officials, follows up on the corrective actions, and sees that replies to the inquiries are given+ Maintains and processes staffing pattern and classification change adjustments+ Processes budget fund transfers and prepares reallocation reports+ Maintains and updates transfer and reclassification log, files and codes and updates appropriate automated systems+ Performs detailed fact gathering, data compilation, research, and report writing on budgets, organizations, personnel staffing, operations, and administrative systems+ Prepares various reports and summaries+ Researches information and prepares special studies and reports covering a broad range of capital and operating budget topics; reviews memoranda, reports and material+ Confers with staffs of other public jurisdictions or other levels of government in exchange of useful information+ Performs other related duties as requiredWork Environment And Physical DemandsWork is performed in a business casual office setting.Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities+ Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of public administration+ Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of budgetary and capital improvements program ( CIP ) preparation and control+ Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of data gathering and compilation+ Ability to write clear, concise memoranda, letters and reports+ Skill in research method and analysis in formulation of budget and management decision-making+ Skill in verbal and written communication+ Thorough knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office products+ Ability to develop comprehensive plans with general supervision and only general direction+ Ability to meet the public and discuss problems and complaints tactfully, courteously, and effectively+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contactsMinimum Education, Experience Requirements+ Bachelor's degreeOR+ High School diploma or equivalent+ 4+ years of experience in the field of public administration, business management, finance, or related disciplineAdditional RequirementsNonePreferences1+ year experience using Microsoft Office applicationsSalary$25.80 - $39.38Posting Detail InformationEEO StatementAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationAll applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.In an effort to protect our resources, WSSC Water values the safety & security of its employees, vendors, customers our visitors. In support of this strategic priority, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID -19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our family of H2O People,you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID -19to our Human Resources Office, or you must request an exemption. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before the first day of hire with WSSC Water. The first day of hire may be adjusted if proof of vaccination has not been received or the exemption process has not been completed.Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Do you have a bachelor's degree OR a high school diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of experience in public administration, business management, or finance?+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of budgetary preparation and control?+ Yes+ No+ * Do you have comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration?+ Yes+ No+ * Are you proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)?+ Yes+ No+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?+ Yes+ No+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?+ Yes+ NoApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents+ ResumeOptional Documents

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