Budget Officer
Apply NowCompany: Mono County, CA
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Description:
Salary : $109,206.09 - $132,740.69 Annually
Location : Bridgeport / Mammoth Lakes, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300160
Department: County Administration Office
Division: Emergency Management Division
Opening Date: 02/19/2025
Bargaining Unit: AT-Will
Description
First review of applications: 03/05/2025
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the County Administrative Officer, participate in and direct the development, preparation and monitoring of the County budget; provide highly responsible and complex administrative and financial support to the County Administrative Officer, Board of Supervisors and County Departments; to plan, direct, coordinate, review and participate in fiscal and administrative activities and special projects; to develop and implement policies and procedures affecting the County budget and related aspects; and to perform other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis single position classification professional position is responsible for developing and managing the County-wide budget, including ongoing reviews and the reporting process, and for a variety of administrative policies and procedures related to budget, fiscal, and administrative practices, and processes. The position also provides liaison with and support to departments in all phases of budget development, implementation, and ongoing review. The class is distinguished from that of an Analyst or Fiscal Technical Specialist by the latter's performing advanced analyst-level budget analysis, financial and administrative reports, and coordination with Department Heads and staff relating to special budgetary, financial, and administrative projects.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general supervision from the County Administrative Officer (CAO). May exercise supervision or lead direction over professional, technical, and clerical employees.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Graduation from a four- year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, public policy or a field related to the work; A master's degree in business, public administration or a related field is desirable;
and
Experience: Four years performing professional level budgetary analysis experience in budgeting, accounting, finance in a public and/or governmental agency
Supplemental Information
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Mobility to work in a standard office environment or remote work location, use standard office equipment and travel to various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to converse over the telephone and in person. Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with staff and the public. May occasionally require evening and/or weekend work.
Mono County Summary of Benefits
The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.
Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.
Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates
Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
$1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
$1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
$160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
$180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Spouse is $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children is also $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children under six months is $100.00
Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee's Children for $10,000.00.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.
CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.
Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov
AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.
Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.
For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00
SICK & VACATION
Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.
Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:
Initial employment 10 days vacation per year
After three years of continuous service------15 days vacation per year
After ten years of continuous service--------17 days vacation per year
After fifteen years of continuous service---19 days vacation per year
After twenty years of continuous service--20 days vacation per year
Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.
Mono County Holidays
Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.
"Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!"
Location : Bridgeport / Mammoth Lakes, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300160
Department: County Administration Office
Division: Emergency Management Division
Opening Date: 02/19/2025
Bargaining Unit: AT-Will
Description
First review of applications: 03/05/2025
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the County Administrative Officer, participate in and direct the development, preparation and monitoring of the County budget; provide highly responsible and complex administrative and financial support to the County Administrative Officer, Board of Supervisors and County Departments; to plan, direct, coordinate, review and participate in fiscal and administrative activities and special projects; to develop and implement policies and procedures affecting the County budget and related aspects; and to perform other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis single position classification professional position is responsible for developing and managing the County-wide budget, including ongoing reviews and the reporting process, and for a variety of administrative policies and procedures related to budget, fiscal, and administrative practices, and processes. The position also provides liaison with and support to departments in all phases of budget development, implementation, and ongoing review. The class is distinguished from that of an Analyst or Fiscal Technical Specialist by the latter's performing advanced analyst-level budget analysis, financial and administrative reports, and coordination with Department Heads and staff relating to special budgetary, financial, and administrative projects.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general supervision from the County Administrative Officer (CAO). May exercise supervision or lead direction over professional, technical, and clerical employees.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manage and coordinate County budget preparation, development, reviews, publication,and monitoring; review final budget presentation with justifications; and perform budgetpreparation and analysis.
- Advise County Administrator and Departments of possible budget deviations and variances,problems, and events likely to impact operations; analyze and explain causes; and measureimpact on department mission and resources and operations.
- Advise and Consult with Departments on issues related to budget preparation, analyses,presentation, and review; analyze and review departmental budgets, providerecommendations and alternative solutions to department(s), assist in reframingdepartmental budgets to better reflect the goals and objectives of the County. Support departments regarding sensitive and complicated fiscal, policy and program issues and efforts.
- Coordinates and tracks, with Human Resources and Finance, the County's Position Allocation List to ensure budget properly expresses staffing of County departments.
- Lead the construction of fiscal forecasts and estimates for revenue and expenditure projections; provide alternative budget scenarios for discussion and finalize budget in accordance with County Administrator and Board of Supervisors' direction and input.
- Create and maintain working spreadsheets and statistical reports for budget analysis; implement necessary adjustments; and maintain fiscal controls. Coordinate, with departmental budget teams, the tracking of budget variances. Ensure that proper and generally accepted budget and fiscal accounting practices are being followed in accordance with Mono County Budget Policy.
- Support departments in creating effective and appropriate budget and fiscal-related agenda items, memoranda, and correspondence for the County Administrative Officer and Board of Supervisors' review; advise and assist departments in the development of appropriate explanations, documentation, and justification to support budget related agenda items.
- Lead county departments in preparing agenda items and budget adjustments for presentation to the Board of Supervisors and other key officials as needed.
- Provide, as assigned, direction to professional, technical and clerical staff.
- Assist County Administrative Officer in employee compensation and benefit costing and management, provide technical support to County bargaining team for labor contract costing, provide financial reports relating to human resources costs as directed by County Administrative Officer.
- Oversee, coordinate, gather data and participate in research and analyses on a variety of budget and financial issues and topics; perform extensive review of related issues through interviews, correspondence, reading and other research methods; prepare highly detailed, comprehensive reports relating findings to the specific needs and concerns of the County; provide recommendations to the County Administrative Officer and Board of Supervisors
- Oversee, coordinate, and participate in special project(s) and /or program(s) as directed by the County Administrative Officer and serve as the subject matter expert; develop implementation strategies and monitor the status of assigned program(s) and/or project(s); provide leadership and direction to interdepartmental team members; prepare related reports, correspondence, and memoranda, and make presentations that include recommended action to the County Administrative Officer and Board of Supervisors.
- Review and make recommendations regarding a wide variety of proposals, contracts and other actions related to in-depth budgetary, organizational, staffing, service delivery and policy analysis.
- Develop and maintain current expertise in designated specialty areas; monitor current events and changes to laws, analyze and report on the impact of pending federal and state legislation having potential significant fiscal impact on the County.
- Prepare and present responses as directed, and/or recommendations in response to budget and fiscal related questions, issues or concerns related to project(s), program(s) and other specialty areas.
- Recommends financial, fiscal, and administrative actions including grants administration and funding to County Administrator and Departments in order to improve County operations.
- Principles and modern methods of public and business administration as related to public finance, budgeting and fiscal control including forecasting and financial analysis in a public agency
- Principles of management analysis and organizational design necessary to manage, analyze, recommend, and evaluate budget proposals
- Methods and techniques of accounting and financial analysis as approved under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Techniques of planning and reporting budgetary analysis and review
- Principles, programs, and practices of California local government fiscal management and budget control including knowledge of California budgetary laws and regulations
- Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation
- Long range financial projecting and forecasting techniques, and public financing methods
- Principles and practices of project management and employee supervision/lead direction; including work planning and staff training
- Organization, function, and administrative structure of public agencies, including the role of an elected Board
- Data analysis and statistical representation techniques as well as computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheets, word processing, database applications, and basic methods of graphic presentation
- Standard and accepted English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- Standard and accepted modern research and data collection techniques, including the use of surveys and questionnaires
- Basic concepts of employee relations in a public agency setting
- Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, guidelines, regulations, and statutes
- Direct and manage advanced administrative, fiscal, and operational activities
- Develop monitor and implement a complex annual budget for a public agency
- Define and resolve problems; collect, analyze interpret and evaluate a variety of data, budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; Develop and administer policies, guidelines and procedures
- Communicate financial information to management and staff in a simple, concise and effective manner
- Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately
- Analyze and make sound recommendations on complex financial data
- Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial analyses, reports, and written materials as well as charts, tables, and presentation materials
- Exercise independent analysis and judgment in solving difficult and complex administrative, management, and technical problems
- Perform and direct performance of complex/advanced financial analytical functions
- Exercise sound, independent judgment, within general policy guidelines including review and approval of budget changes, within delegated limits and consistent with County policy and procedures
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
- Represent the County effectively in meetings with staff and public, with groups and/or individuals, including making effective oral presentations
- Monitor proposed state and federal budgetary or legislative actions to identify potential impact to the County's fiscal situation
- Read, analyze, evaluate, and summarize written materials and statistical data including reports, financial reports and budgets
- Maintain current knowledge of budget and fiscal laws and regulations
- Plan, supervise and evaluate on a lead basis the work activities of professional, technical, and clerical staff
- Prepare reports, statistical data, forms, presentations, questionnaires, and surveys
- Interpret and apply pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Analyze situations quickly, accurately, and objectively, apply appropriate elements of decision-making and determine the proper course of action
- Use of a computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, scanner, and photocopy machine
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
- Work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
- Obtain information through interview and discussion process; successfully accomplish multiple assignments; and deal firmly and courteously with the public in a tactful and effective manner
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Graduation from a four- year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, public policy or a field related to the work; A master's degree in business, public administration or a related field is desirable;
and
Experience: Four years performing professional level budgetary analysis experience in budgeting, accounting, finance in a public and/or governmental agency
Supplemental Information
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Mobility to work in a standard office environment or remote work location, use standard office equipment and travel to various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to converse over the telephone and in person. Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with staff and the public. May occasionally require evening and/or weekend work.
Mono County Summary of Benefits
The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.
Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.
Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates
Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
$1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
$1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
$160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
$180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Spouse is $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children is also $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children under six months is $100.00
Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee's Children for $10,000.00.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.
CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.
Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov
AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.
Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.
For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00
SICK & VACATION
Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.
Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:
Initial employment 10 days vacation per year
After three years of continuous service------15 days vacation per year
After ten years of continuous service--------17 days vacation per year
After fifteen years of continuous service---19 days vacation per year
After twenty years of continuous service--20 days vacation per year
Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.
Mono County Holidays
Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.
"Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!"