SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST 0252
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general supervision, an employee
in this class supervises and performs professional
work in the analysis, evaluation and control of departmental budgets. Supervision is exercised over a staff
performing budget functions. Work is
reviewed periodically by an administrative supervisor through conferences,
reports and observations. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Supervises and works on the preparation
of departmental budget estimates and justifications;
Establishes and maintains a system of
statistical recording;
Works closely with the Budget Office
of the County Executive and/or departmental management in providing
information on budgetary expenditures;
Reviews and analyzes cost, budget and
performance reports; prepares analytical summaries and recommendations for the
department head or Budget Office.
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 implement and analyze computer ledger sheets;
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 Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of
experience in budgetary review and preparation.
b) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an
Associate's Degree and five (5) years of experience in budgetary review and
preparation.
NOTE: Relevant
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
Two (2) years of permanent competitive
status as a Budget Analyst; or,
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Budget Examiner.
R 5/2/25
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive