Job Description:

 POSITION:  Budget Director                                     LOCATION: Office of Management and BudgetLucas County CommissionersSuite 800 - One Government Center NORMAL WORK HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday COMPENSATION: Management Salary Schedule 10 FLSA STATUS: Exempt CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:   UnclassifiedGENERAL SUMMARY: This position reports to the Board of County Commissioners through the County Administrator. Directly supervises Budget Analysts and other staff assigned to the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), oversees preparation of the County's annual budget and related documentation; provides technical financial analysis & assistance to County elected officials and County agencies, and assists in the managementcoordination of assigned capital improvementphysical plant projects. Due to the position being in the unclassified service, this general summary of responsibilities and the listing of essential duties below are intended to be illustrative and not necessarily inclusive of all responsibilities that will be assigned to the position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Assigns, supervises and evaluates work performed by OMB staff in the performance of their duties; interviews and effectively recommends the hire of new staff; may issue counseling's and take disciplinary action up to and including written reprimands and effectively recommends higher-level disciplinary action including demotion and removal as needed; approves requests for time off from staff under hisher immediate supervision.• Oversees the preparation of the County's annual budget and associated budget documents; ensures regular and timely monitoring of the County budget as approved by the Board of County Commissioners in order to meet established budget controls.• Develops spreadsheets with budgetary information and reports reflecting budget appropriations, budget balances and other related data for departments, elected officials and agencies to determine anticipated expenditure levels; performs high-level analysis of budget problems and recommends cost-effective solutions; formulates recommendations designed to conserve resources andor improve delivery systems.• In coordination with County Administration, oversees the County's debt administrationmanagement programs; assists Administration in the planning, negotiating and implementation of County debt financing (bonds, short and long-term notes, etc...); provides information as needed and directed to rating firms during the process to establish the County's bondcredit rating.• Performs detailed revenue and expenditure analysis to include updates of economic assumptions and forecasts of trends for revenue and expenditures; ensures efficient and accurate financial reporting and management analysis reports.• Provides technicalfinancial analysis for County Commissioners, other County elected officials, and the various County departments and agencies; reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding staffing levels, resource allocations and organizational goals and objectives to determine if sufficient funding is available; assists in defining effective performance measures and benchmarks to determine if operations are fiscally effective and efficient by linking performance to costs.• In coordination with County Administration and the Facilities Department, assists in developing and monitoring the County's capital improvement plan and implementation of the plan, including review of project budgets, timelinesschedules and deliverables.• Researches, interprets & analyzes the financial effects of federal, state, and local laws and regulations; may draft policies and procedures for needed compliance with aforementioned laws and regulations. • Provides financial data and analysis for use in collective bargaining negotiations;  may attend collective bargaining sessions to discuss the County's current fiscal state andor assists in evaluating the cost of various proposals.• Analyzes budget requests, and monitors the financial condition and financial planning of assigned departments and agencies.• Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's degree in Public Administration or Business Administration (preferably with a specialization in Finance or Accounting) and at least five (5) years of documented & progressive work experience related to budget preparation and fiscal administration OR Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration (preferably with a major in Finance or Accounting) and at least seven (7) years of documented & progressive work experience related to budget preparation and fiscal administration.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of: governmental budgeting & public finance principles and procedures; County organizational structure; applicable sections of the Ohio Revised Code; financial analysis; performance measurement; supervisory practices and procedures; risk management; spreadsheet, data entry and word processing applications.• Skill in: utilizing written and oral communication; use of financial spreadsheets and financial applications.• Ability to: analyze complex situations; collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; work independently or as part of a team; effectively delegate work from an administrative level; apply management principles to practical situations; exercise sound judgment and discretion when dealing with departmental matters; plan long range goals and objectives An Equal Opportunity Employer