Fiscal Manager, (A242310-4), 213, Police Administration

Salary : $72,155.20 - $90,209.60 Annually

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: A242310-4

Department: Police

Division: Police Administration

Opening Date: 08/30/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Performs advanced-level analysis in fiscal program administration. Effectively administers programs, projects, and activities and serves as a subject matter expert in fiscal services areas related to accounting, financial planning and analysis, auditing, budget development and management, debit management, claims and disbursements, cost analysis, cash management, collections, payroll; grant applications and grant management. Provides input into management objectives; exercising discretion in selecting the most appropriate method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Establishes research criteria, gathers and analyzes fiscal and statistical information and/or leads the information gathering and analysis process
• Serves as a subject matter expert and uses technical and analytical expertise to develop findings, troubleshoot the most complex work assignment issues, and provide recommendations to higher-level and other internal staff.
• Coordinates programs, projects, or specific functional areas of large complex programs related, but not limited to accounting, financial planning and analysis, auditing, grant application and management, budget development and management, debt management, claims and disbursements, cost analysis, and cash management, and collections.
• Supervises budget, grants, accounting and fiscal functions involving transactional, investigatory, or processing operational activities performed by non-exempt staff; and assists with overall operational management of a work unit including the identification of business processes and opportunities for continuous improvement, drafting of operational policies and procedures, and measurement and analysis of performance indicators.
• Researches, review, and/or develops original fiscal, compliance, and related reports, plans, contracts, grant proposals, materials, and other documents; reviews materials prepared by others; and makes presentations as assigned.
• Responds to inquires from and provides consultation to staff, vendors, the general public; and/or external agencies; troubleshoots program-related operational issues; and facilitates and/or attends meetings.
• Serves as a lead; supervises staff, volunteers, and/or contractors including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and recommending hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Performs other duties within the scope of fiscal management as assigned
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Warehouse environment
• Other: ______

Seldom

• Outdoor environment

Sometimes

• Vehicle

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
• Other: (Specify:_____)

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Travel
Position will require the employee to travel

Never

• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes

• Local travel
• Regional travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• At least five (5) years of experience in administration and management of municipal funds and grant funds

*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

• None

Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at ([redacted], two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health*
• Dental plan*
• Life insurance*

*30 day waiting period

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits

01

Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

• I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
• I am a part-time City of Laredo
• I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee

02

What is your highest level of education?

03

If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major/minor:

04

Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in administration and management of municipal funds and grant funds?

• Yes
• No

05

From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed these duties with: Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.)

06

I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

• I have read and understood the above information.
• I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.

Required Question