What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management & Budget Specialist position at Arlington County Government?
Job Description
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Management & Budget Specialist to perform a full range of budget and financial management activities and provide financial support for the Water-Sewer Utility and Stormwater Management Funds. The Utilities Fund program builds and maintains water delivery, sanitary sewer collection, and wastewater treatment systems that provide high-quality water and sewer services and products. Stormwater Management implements a comprehensive program including flood mitigation, watershed management, and water and stream quality programs.
The Management & Budget Specialist will work within DES to provide budgetary expertise to one of the largest and most diverse County departments in terms of its lines of business and expenditures. The department's Utilities operating fund encompasses over $100 million with $880 million of projects in the ten-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The Stormwater Management operating fund is over $16 million with over $330 million in the ten-year CIP.
Responsibilities
Major Job Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in a related field and experience/certification in one or more of the following:
Please note: A complete application includes a letter of interest and a resume. Please attach both a letter to the hiring manager and a resume to this application highlighting how your background and experience meet the minimum and desirables qualifications for the position and why you feel are qualified for this position.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Please complete each section of the application including your job responsibilities on the application and supplemental questions to receive consideration. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
An assessment of MS Excel skills may be administered.
Additional Information
Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility and telework options pending supervisor approval
For more information on Arlington's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.
Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Management & Budget Specialist to perform a full range of budget and financial management activities and provide financial support for the Water-Sewer Utility and Stormwater Management Funds. The Utilities Fund program builds and maintains water delivery, sanitary sewer collection, and wastewater treatment systems that provide high-quality water and sewer services and products. Stormwater Management implements a comprehensive program including flood mitigation, watershed management, and water and stream quality programs.
The Management & Budget Specialist will work within DES to provide budgetary expertise to one of the largest and most diverse County departments in terms of its lines of business and expenditures. The department's Utilities operating fund encompasses over $100 million with $880 million of projects in the ten-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The Stormwater Management operating fund is over $16 million with over $330 million in the ten-year CIP.
Responsibilities
Major Job Duties:
- Assisting with budgeting, expenditure and revenue tracking, and closeout for the water-sewer utility and stormwater management funds;
- Assisting with developing the annual operating budgets and rate-setting;
- Performing analyses to understand budget variances and drivers to inform future budgeting and forecasting;
- Ensuring the use of the various funds adheres to the requirements for each funding source;
- Ensuring accurate accounting for expenditures and revenues, and preparing/entering journal entries and accruals as necessary; and
- Submitting requests for reimbursement of grant funds and maintaining complete grant files;
- Entering and approving purchase requisitions and processing invoices for payment.
- Be a detail-oriented, innovative, and an analytical team player;
- Possess the discipline and diligence to accurately track and provide detailed budget information;
- Have the ability to prioritize, to problem solve and to collaborate with others;
- Thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment;
- Have the capacity to quickly learn new financial and project management systems; and
- Have a passion for local government.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Public Administration or a related field; and
- Considerable experience in the finance, planning and administration of publicly funded programs or related work that includes budgeting, accounting and/or procurement.
- Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in a related field and experience/certification in one or more of the following:
- Budget preparation, expenditure analysis, and accounting;
- Grants management;
- Other relative degree, certification, or coursework; and/or
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Please note: A complete application includes a letter of interest and a resume. Please attach both a letter to the hiring manager and a resume to this application highlighting how your background and experience meet the minimum and desirables qualifications for the position and why you feel are qualified for this position.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Please complete each section of the application including your job responsibilities on the application and supplemental questions to receive consideration. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
An assessment of MS Excel skills may be administered.
Additional Information
Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility and telework options pending supervisor approval
For more information on Arlington's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.
Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.
