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JOB CLASSIFICATION:   Budget Analyst I - Parks & Recreation

SALARY RANGE:              TPOAM Grade I Pay Range: $43,529 - $53,578 Excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance; defined benefit pension; holidays, vacation, and more

REPRESENTATIVE JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for the financial management of the Parks & Recreation Department Budget.
• Coordinates activities of Parks & Recreation Department by performing certain accounting, organizational and administrative functions; answers citizen inquiries regarding Parks and Recreation functions.
• Provides detailed statistical analysis of programs, purchases, performance, etc. Writes detailed reports; responsible for budget preparation and monitors budget performance; Some grant writing and reporting.
• Develops, plans and implements projects, recordkeeping and management systems; maintains interaction with other support departments.
• Assists in development and assembling of department policy, department documents, productivity measures, performance standards and bid specifications; assists department coordinators with implementation and statistical data for programs.
• Perform related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS – AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Management or Accounting.
• Three (3) years related experience sufficient to produce knowledge of department and operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer operation including, spreadsheets, database, programs.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, excellent organizational and analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to take direction and carry out instructions without supervision.
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, plan and develop alternatives and effective solutions.
• Must possess the ability to perform high volume, multi-task duties during peak periods in an accurate and timely manner.
• Significant problem solving and organizational skills and the ability to work well under deadline pressure.
• Ability to pass a battery of related and computer skill tests.