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Management & Budget Specialist III

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Mgmnt/Budget Spec III CODE: 5860 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Management & Budget Specialist III GRADE: 26 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, performs budget and management analysis work for assigned segments of MCPS.Work of the class involves responsibility for planning, budgeting, financial monitoring and operational and management analysis functions for a defined segment of MCPS. Analyzes and reviews unit goals, multiyear plans, budget requests, functions and operations, Monitors expenditure patterns and management practices. Workers at this level perform the more difficult and complex assignments and exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in recommending to unit heads planning, budgetary, financial, or management strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of public administration principles and practices, with emphasis on budget concepts and organizational systems, practices and procedures and their application to various organizations and function & Considerable knowledge of statistical and other management analysis techniques. Considerable knowledge of Maryland school laws and regulations governing budgets and expenditures. Understands MCPS organization, operations, goals and priorities. Good user knowledge of computerized information systems. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze complex organizational procedures and recommend solutions to budgetary or management problems. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred. College major in public or business administration or related field; courses or experience in, accounting, auditing, budgeting or other fiscal areas. Considerable responsible staff work in public sector planning, budget preparation and administration, and management analysis. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) The requirements of the job necessitate some night and weekend work.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews operating budget requests of assigned programs, analyzes the fiscal implications and recommends alternative courses of action; monitors approved operating budgets including transfers and reassignments of funds; prepares monthly financial projections for assigned accounts.

2. Advises operating units regarding the preparation, review and presentation of their budget programs; outlines problems that require special study and conducts studies as directed; review budget submissions for accuracy and completeness and conformance with standards; coordinates data processing needs and participates in the development of information needed for budget analysis.

3. Ensures the integrity of budget mainframe applications; develops and implements microcomputer applications to support the budgetary process.

4. Analyzes unit program goals and priorities and recommends changes as appropriate.

5. Analyzes staffing patterns and makes staffing recommendations; performs statistical analyses of operations.

6. Provides technical information for executive work sessions; prepares position papers, special studies and reports; writes correspondence.

7. Responds to inquiries from the public and other governmental agencies regarding MCPS financial matters.

8. Compiles information on practices of other government agencies and develops comparative statistics.

9. Provides coordination for a major systemwide area of responsibility, with significant implications for overall financial and operational performance of the system, such as grants administration, financial monitoring and quality control, providing direction and guidance to department staff in these functions.

10. Provides liaison and support to other coordination areas to assure that all financial systems are appropriately aligned.

11. Reviews and evaluates work product of management and budget specialists and other staff related to areas of coordination responsibility.

12. Advises director and chief operating officer of policy developments and needs for procedural and operational improvements in areas of responsibility.

13. Works closely with other management staff to provide coordination related to areas of responsibility.

14. Provides guidance and advice as needed to executive staff and other managers with respect to areas of responsibility.

15. Performs related work as required
Class Established: 4/68
Date(s) Revised: 8/88, 7/92, 6/93 7/10
Last Reviewed: 2010

This description may be changed at any time.