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Distinguishing Features of Work
The City of Wichita Office of Budget and Research has a staff of five
professionals who report to the Budget Officer. Budget Analysts work
alongside seasoned Budget Office staff to compile the City of Wichita
Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and administer the
organization-wide performance measurement program. The Budget Officer
reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with the City
Manager's Office.
The primary duty of a City of Wichita Budget Analyst is to monitor and
compile budgets for assigned departments. The City of Wichita is a
full-service municipality that provides a variety of services including
water and sewer, airports, transit, and housing, as well police, fire,
parks and recreation, planning, and a convention center, as well as
internal services such as IT, law, finance, and administration.
Therefore, there are a variety of opportunities to cultivate working
relationships with administrative staff in departments to develop
broad-based knowledge of local government operations.
The Office of Budget and Research is a leader in the field of municipal
budgeting, having earned the Government Finance Officers Association
Distinguished Budget Award for 35 consecutive years. Budget staff is
frequently invited to serve as guest lecturers, convention presenters,
and roundtable facilitators.
The Office of Budget and Research plays an important role in
organization-wide strategic planning and performance measurement. Budget
Analysts often research and analyze policy options and evaluate
programs. Other opportunities for involvement include CIP compilation
and review, budget implementation projects, and performance measure
collection.
The City of Wichita budget process places increasing importance on
community engagement and there more opportunities to use new and
traditional media. Office of Budget and Research Staff present at
traditional District Advisory Board meetings and coordinate Social Media
Town Halls each year.
This is technical professional work studying financial matters and
preparing reports. Budget activities are analyzed and monitored for
specific Departments that have budgets of limited complexity. Routine
work is performed independently. Employees may supervise special
projects as assigned or be assigned to assist in large or complex
projects under the direction of another. Work is directed and reviewed
through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress
toward goal attainment.
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Examples of Work Performed
Facilitates the annual budget preparation process by providing
information and expertise to administrative staff of assigned
departments.
Composes portions of the annual budget.
Monitors financial data submitted by assigned departments for
accuracy, completeness, and quality control.
Gathers and organizes information to be used in administrative and
procedural analysis.
Supports citizen engagement efforts at traditional meetings and
though social media.
Develops portions of organizational financial reports that cover
assigned departments.
Develops and presents financial recommendations.
Conducts financial studies as assigned.
May provide staff support to boards or committees as assigned.
Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a
vehicle.
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
Ability to research, analyze, summarize, and report findings.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
writing.
-Knowledge of basic principles and practices of financial analysis
and planning.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with
associates, employees of other Departments, and City officials.
Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record
information, including in spreadsheet development, using basic
mathematical and descriptive statistical operations.
Some knowledge of an integrated financial system.
May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's
license.
An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
of other individuals in the workplace.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment
physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory
evaluation of the results of a criminal record check
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