BUDGET EXAMINER 0241
Under general supervision, an employee in this class reviews and analyzes requests for budget changes and allocations and compiles reports and tentative recommendations for review and approval of a Senior Budget Examiner or Assistant Budget Director. Work is reviewed through conferences, written reports and observation of work in progress and upon completion. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Applies workload standards to budget requests;
Reviews requests for changes in
departmental allotments and fund transfers;
Compares requested amount with prior
years' experience and with budgetary guides;
Assists in the examination, review
and analysis of interim changes in departmental budgets;
Assists in the preparation of
special studies or fiscal analyses;
Assists in making projections of
expenditures and revenue trends;
Prepares analytical reports and makes
appropriate recommendations.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Some knowledge of principles, practices, methods and
techniques of public administration, public finances and budgeting; good knowledge
of statistical methods and of modern office practices; ability to read and
interpret written instructions and to accept general direction; ability to
analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions;
ability to keep records and submit reports; ability to express oneself clearly
and concisely, orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of
experience in budgetary review and preparation; or,
b) Graduation from a standard senior high
school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (6) years
of experience in budgetary review and preparation.
c) An equivalent combination of education
and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Budget
Analyst.
R 9/27/23
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive