BUDGET TECHNICIAN                                                          0240

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the examination and analysis of budget requests and estimates submitted by departments and agencies.  The incumbent assists in the review and analysis of requests for budget allocations and changes.  Work includes responsibility for the maintenance of accounting records and the preparation of financial reports for use by supervisors in cost analyses.  Supervision is received from a Senior Budget Examiner or other administrative supervisors, who review work both in progress and on completion through frequent consultation, observation and review of written reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Assists in the review and analysis of annual budget requests submitted by departments and agencies;

            Prepares financial reports on current expenditures for use in making budgetary comparisons and projections;

            Writes drafts of resolutions on transfers of funds and interim changes in departmental budgets;

            Maintains accounting records and submits reports on chargeback costs for separate funds and state and federal aid;

            Makes periodic reviews and maintains records of claims paid on department contracts.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods used in statistical and fiscal reporting; some knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of accounting as it applies to budgetary analysis and review; ability to learn the principles and procedures of public financial administration and budgeting; ability to analyze statistical information and to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; ability to keep records and prepare financial and statistical reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of clerical experience in budget preparation or budget administration for a public or private organization.

 

NOTE: Additional education from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

 

             PROMOTIONAL

             One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Budget Assistant.

 

R 04/19/24

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive