City of Scottsdale Hiring for Police Budget Manager Job at Scottsdale, AZ Full Time

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The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

About the Position

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief of Police assigned to the Operational Services Bureau, this position coordinates the development of the Police Department’s operating budget, capital improvement program, grants and special revenue funds. Performs advanced professional level administrative duties for budgetary and financial activities as well as directing or participating in gathering information, making statistical analysis and studying and resolving special administrative problems.

Selection Process:

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and an assessment exercise. Final selection is contingent upon a background investigation which includes:

• Fingerprinting*
• Polygraph Examination*

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment:

• Drug Screening

• May be waived for current Scottsdale Police Department employees.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Public or Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years’ professional-level experience in budget preparation, statistical analysis, accounting, auditing, or a closely related fiscal activity.
• Must have one year of supervisory experience of professional staff.
• An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Oversees and coordinates the budgeting and fiscal planning for the Police Department.
• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Directs the preparation of the five-year revenue forecast and trend analysis including general fund and special program revenues such as asset forfeiture funds.
• Plans, oversees and participates in the development and implementation of the budget work plan.
• Oversees the creation and implementation of systems to improve Police Department fiscal management capabilities.
• Supports staff members with the preparation of the budget and monitoring expenditures; preparing the capital improvement plan; and monitoring special accounts including bond programs and asset forfeiture accounts.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with management, internal staff, representatives of other government agencies and the general public, researching as necessary to provide requested information.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant” with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.