Management and Budget Analyst

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Budget Analyst for our well established Office of Management & Budget (OMB) whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. 

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! 

The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) is responsible for the facilitation, coordination, preparation, and monitoring of all County budgets.  In addition, OMB analyzes and advises on financial management issues for the County to develop more efficient, innovative and effective methods of utilizing resources and personnel under the direction of the County Administrator.  

The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) is housed within County Administration in the County’s Administration Building on San Sebastian View.  Our priority is to ensure the County’s long-term financial stability while continually improving communication with our Citizens and County partners.

The Budget Analyst position must have experience performing financial analysis duties in support of the County’s budget development and financial management operations.   The candidate will also be familiar with a centralized financial department and its purpose to facilitate budgetary/financial transactions with multiple County Departments.    

Examples of Duties

The ideal Budget Analyst candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Develops, analyzes, and executes county budget strategies and prepares the county budget, including the preparation and submission of legally required forms to various agencies; examines department budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.
• Prepares and reviews county department and capital project budget amendments and Board of County Commissioners agenda items.
• Maintains the county’s Capital Improvement Plan and debt financing strategy.
• Develops and maintains databases and other analytical tools to assists in financial decision making; develops, maintains and utilizes financial forecasting and financial modeling; develops and maintains county program performance measure reporting and evaluations, mid-year budget reviews, fee schedules, county financial plan, and other reporting/website updates.
• Reviews and interprets federal, state and local laws or regulations, the county administrative code, IRS code, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and other authoritative sources.
• Assists county administration and provides oversight to departments with financial and budget management issues; assists county administration and county commissioners with public information issues; assists in the purchasing and request for proposal process and other contract management issues.
• Monitors assigned department budgets; provides assistance in making transfers; reviews requisitions to determine availability of funds in budget accounts; ensures compliance with establishes procedures; assists departments in preparing proposals, agreements, resolutions, and agenda items.
• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for the Budget Analyst position are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related course of study to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for five years.
• May become eligible for “Senior” Analyst, at a pay grade 21, after serving three (3) years of continuous service in the Analyst position. May become eligible for “Principal” Analyst, at a pay grade 22, after serving seven (7) years of continuous service in the Analyst position. A Master‘s degree in a related field of study may substitute for two (2) of the required years of experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: 

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl  

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.