HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2008-81 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-81
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION
PLAN BY ADDING THE JOB SPECIFICATION OF BUDGET
MANAGER AND ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach wishes to amend the
City's Classification Plan; and
The provisions of Personnel Rule 12-4 have been complied with, in that the changes to
the City Classification Plan were considered by the Personnel Commission during public
hearings on November 19, 2008; and
The Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that the City's Classification
Plan be amended to include the classification of Budget Manager,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve that the Classification Plan be amended to add the job specification of Budget Manager
and establish compensation at Range 586 ($7,029 - $8,707) as set forth in Exhibit A which is
attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of December , 200 8
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Resolution No. 2008-81
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Resolution No. 2008-81
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Sud ity
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FHEBUDGET MANAGER
PERSONNEL COMMISSION APPROVAL: NOVEMBER 19, 2008
COUNCIL APPROVAL:
JOB CODE:
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME
UNIT REPRESENTATION: MEO
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
DUTIES SUMMARY
Plans, organizes and manages the activities of the budget function in the Finance
Department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general administrative direction from the Finance Director; responsible for
overseeing the budget development process, budget audit and review, special projects,.
budgeting records and financial information. This classification possesses advanced
knowledge of municipal budgeting, and exercises independent professional judgment in
establishing efficient and effective budgeting procedures consistent with City policy and
general governmental accounting principals and practices.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of supervisory, professional
and administrative staff responsible for the development, analysis and evaluation of City
programs and budgets; manage the City's budget within the City's financial system;
direct and supervise staff in the review of budget proposals for assigned departments
and divisions; develop and implement policies and procedures regarding the budget
development process; direct the completion of complex financial analysis of proposed
budget and policy changes; direct the budget division regarding various city-wide
management and project teams related to organizational and/or budgetary issues; direct
and supervise staff involved in conducting productivity improvement studies, oversee
and approve cost-benefit analysis and recommendations; direct, design and conduct
training related to budget processes and procedures; develop and implement goals,
objectives, policies and priorities for the division; establish schedules and methods of
division operations; identify resource needs; implement policies and procedures; identify
and recommend opportunities for improving service delivery; direct the preparation of
highly complex periodic and special reports involving budget data, statistics,
expenditure reports and legal requirements; develop procedures and policies for
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Resolution No. 2008-81
CITE OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Sub City
CLASS SREGIFIC. ON
TITLE: BUDGET MANAGER
financial systems, required record-keeping and budgetary controls; supervise divisional
audits, procedures and policies; prepare and maintain assigned operating budget; act
as primary resource on budgetary accounting practices contained in the City's annual
budget.
Recommend modifications to budget procedures and processes; plan, organize and
implement CIP budgetary functions and maintain records of budget and CIP,
transactions; Oversee the approval and modification of appropriations within the City's
financial system; prepare and present various budget-related resolutions, ordinances
and other documents required for action by Council; and, perform other related duties.
In the absence of the Finance Director, may act on an as-needed basis as assigned.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add,
modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A
typical combination includes:
Knowledge of: Governmental accounting and auditing principles and practices; cost
accounting systems; budgeting; uses and limitations of electronic data utilized in City
accounting and budgeting systems; governmental financial audit principles, practices
and responsibilities; principles and practices of leadership and supervision; public
administration and office management policies and procedures.
Ability to: Supervise, train and evaluate the performance of professional, technical,
administrative, and clerical staff; communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally;
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the
performance of duties.
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely
related field. A Masters degree is desirable.
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional level governmental
accounting and/or budgeting experience of which at least three (3) years has included
direct responsibility for the supervision of professional level accounting staff. Current or
recent experience with a California municipality is highly desired.
Certifications/License: Due to the performance of field duties that may require
operation of a motor vehicle, a valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving
record may be required.
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Resolution No. 2008-81
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TITLE: BUDGET MANAGER
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Sitting for prolonged periods of time; standing and walking to retrieve work files or to
other departments or office locations; leaning, bending and stooping to perform work
behind a desk or to retrieve information; pushing, turning or twisting to move chair or
body from desk; reaching to place or retrieve files or open file drawers or cabinets; light
grasping to hold a writing instrument or documents; firm grasping as needed to lift and
carry work files or operate office equipment; finger dexterity to type on a computer
keyboard; and, hearing and speaking to answer the telephone or answer questions of
co-workers and subordinates. Work is performed in a general office environment.
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment,
machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions, such as
computer keyboards, calculators, copiers, and other office equipment.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work but which
may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of
light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a computer
keyboard or work station. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a
qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Res. No. 2008-81
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City,
do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed
and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of
said City Council at an regular meeting thereof held on December 15, 2008
by the following vote:
AYES: Carchio, Dwyer, Green, Bohr, Coerper, Hardy, Hansen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cit Clerk and ex-officio Jerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California