Assistant Director - Operating and Special Revenue

Manages and coordinates the organization, development, and monitoring of the City’s Operating Budget and Special Revenue accounts throughout the fiscal year.

Department: Office of Management and Budget
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $110,718 per year.
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: ExemptGeneral Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements arenot subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, and completed supplemental questions.
• A resume, to be submitted online.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain residents throughout employment.
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NOTE:  The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE:  Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired.  Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh. 

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will be sent an eligibility notice regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show four (4) years of full-time experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or public administration with project management and/or supervisory experience.  (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.  A Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or Public Management is preferred but not required. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)
• EQUIVALENCY:  Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is eight (8) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s).  You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.  Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written:  None required for this position.
• Performance:  None required for this position.
• Medical:  None required for this position.

• Manages and coordinates the organization, development, and monitoring of the City’s Operating Budget and Special Revenue accounts throughout the fiscal year.
• Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, revenue, fund balances, and related financial activities to ensure allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits, and/or that fiscal practices are followed.
• Oversees review of departmental requests for legislation, personnel, training, and travel.
• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g., other administrators, auditors, public agencies, public officials, community members, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g., staff, public agencies, municipalities, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g., interviewing, training, evaluating, supervising, etc.) to maintain adequate staffing, enhance personnel productivity, and achieve objectives within budget.
• Prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc., as requested or required.
• Performs costing for negotiations with bargaining units.
• Performs analyses for high-level and complex special projects and studies as requested.
• Represents the Office of Management and Budget at meetings, conferences, etc. as assigned.
• Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and established policy, including union agreements, to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.
• Performs activities and functions of related personnel as needed.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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Salary : $110,718