CHIEF BUDGET EXAMINER 0244

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising a major section of the Budget Office of the County Executive's Office or the entire budget unit of a large County department. Responsibilities include performing highly specialized administrative work including supervising the analysis of departmental budget requests, the preparation of the operating budget, staff development, and/or the implementation of budget procedures. Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy County Executive for Financial Affairs or other higher-ranking departmental executive who is responsible for finalizing policy decisions. The employee exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative. Work is reviewed through frequent conferences, reports and observations of the effectiveness of budgetary programs. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs the day-to-day operations of a major section of the County Executive's Budget Office or the budget unit of a large County department;

Supervises budget staff in the review of County departments' requested operating budgets and makes recommendations as to the optimum use of monies;

Supervises staff in the monitoring of departments' operating budgets, the transferal of funds between appropriations, and the review of requests for additional funds;

Reviews and recommends changes to Budget Office procedures; develops documentation of budget procedures;

Develops and provides training classes to staff in analysis methods and procedures and provides cross-training to staff;

Develops, revises and implements management improvement and reporting systems as they relate to budgetary programs;

Monitors department and agency programs to assure compliance with budgetary directives and policies; may advise other County departments on budgetary problems;

Makes recommendations on policy matters concerning budgetary policies and procedures.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of public finance and budgeting; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of public administration; thorough knowledge of statistical concepts and methods; thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; good knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information in public budgeting work; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to represent the Office of the County Executive on technical and procedural matters, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department heads and the general public; ability to supervise a budget staff and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to keep a variety of records and to prepare and submit comprehensive 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

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree, and six (6) years of responsible experience in budget analysis and preparation; two (2) years of which must have been in a municipal agency; or,

b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and eight (8) years of responsible experience in budget analysis and preparation; two (2) years of which must have been in a municipal agency.

c) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY

State with an Associate’s Degree, and ten (10) years of responsible experience in budget analysis and preparation; two (2) years of which must have been in a municipal agency.

d) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a), b), and c).

PROMOTIONAL

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

R 5/2/25

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive