SENIOR BUDGET EXAMINER 0242

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class supervises and performs professional work in the review, analysis and evaluation of departmental budgets and of interim departmental budget changes. The incumbent prepares reports and tentative recommendations for the review and approval of the Budget Director. The work includes review and recommendations on the work of Budget Examiners and examination of budget changes such as transfer of funds, reallotments and establishment of new positions. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and instructs employees in conducting reviews and preparing reports;

Compiles budget requests and tentative recommendations for review of the County Executive and Budget Director;

Prepares complete and concise budget forms and instructions and keeps them up-to-date;

Assists departments in interpretation of budget instructions and in preparation of budget in the development, preparation and implementation of both operating and capital budgets;

Makes projections of expenditures and revenue trends;

Evaluates reallotment requests and reviews departmental encumbrance requests.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of public administration, public finance and budgeting; good knowledge of statistical methods and of modern office practices; ability to supervise employees and maintain a good working relationship; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to keep a variety of records and to prepare and submit reports; ability to establish effective working relationships with all departments; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and four (4) years of experience in budgetary review and preparation.

NOTE: Additional relevant education from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State New York State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of (2) two years.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Budget Analyst; or,

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Budget Examiner; or,

One (1) year of permanent status as a Senior Budget Analyst.

R4/21/2025

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive