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Budget Analyst

City of Pittsburgh
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POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in preparing the Mayor’s Budget by performing administrative and research work to create and evaluate the implementation of the Mayor's Operating budget. Develops, compiles, and analyzes information on City operations and budget implementation; performs policy analyses; monitors City fiscal operations.

Department:  Office of Management and Budget
Salary:  $76,294 per year.
Posting Type: Announcement
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification:  Exempt.

REQUIREMENTS

 

General 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 are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

  • Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
  • Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident 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 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 must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire. 

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 letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

  • WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in local government, budgeting, financial management, public policy or a closely related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
  • EDUCATION/TRAINING:  The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.  (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
  • EQUIVALENCY:  Education/training and/or work experience in the areas of budget research, preparation or management in municipal finance 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 six (6) years.  (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

 

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

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.

 

POSITION DUTIES

 

  • Reviews, analyzes and monitors the fiscal operations of assigned Departments, Authorities, and/or program areas. 
  • Completes cost-benefit analyses of departmental proposals for senior management.
  • Reviews assigned departments’ budget and staffing requests (i.e., personnel requisitions, travel and training requests, facility and vehicle requests). 
  • Analyzes fiscal and operational impacts.  
  • Monitors City Council legislative activity.
  • Analyzes and reports on financial impact of legislation to Office of Management & Budget Director and/or Assistant Director - Operating. 
  • Monitors and projects departmental expenditures and revenue collections.
  • Analyzes fiscal and operational policies affecting revenues and expenditures.
  • Gathers and analyzes information and statistical data for a variety of reports and surveys.
  • Maintains records and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, legislation, etc., utilizing financial, database, and spreadsheet software applications (e.g., JD Edwards, Access, Excel, etc.).
  • Assists assigned departments in the development and implementation of annual budgets.
  • Reviews contracts and analyzes their financial impact.
  • Compiles and evaluates information regarding departmental operations.
  • Attends Operating budget meetings, public hearings, and public engagement meetings.  
  • Assists in production of budget documents.
  • Provides fiscal analyses on union proposals.  
  • 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 other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.