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Public UtilitiesAbout Our Job

Are you analytical and passionate about public finance and budgeting? The Public Utilities Department is seeking a Budgeting & Analytics Professional to join our team. In this role, you will manage the department’s budget, coordinate business and budget planning processes, conduct research, and compile and analyze data to support informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of research techniques, data collection methods, and the ability to analyze data and generate comprehensive reports that inform strategic planning.

Job Description:

The pay starts between $56,139.20 - $62,000.00/ annually (based on experience), and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Join us and be part of a premier community where people choose to live, work, and play— apply today!

About This Position

Financial Duties

+ Budget Development & Coordination: Assists in developing the annual Public Utilities operating and CIP budgets, organizes data in GovMax, and coordinates with management and OFM analysts.

+ Monitoring & Reporting: Tracks operating budgets and funds, prepares monthly financial reports, and provides variance analysis through meetings with division managers.

+ Financial Analysis & Modeling: Performs statistical analysis, develops financial models (rate, debt, revenue/expenditure), and supports consultant-led rate studies.

+ Presentation & Communication Support: Prepares presentations and complex reports using PowerBI, Excel, and Smartsheet; supports budget workshops and managerial briefings.

+ Special Projects & Data Management: Conducts special studies, manages the Installment Loan Program, and gathers data for utility system updates and bond official statements.

+ Grant & CIP Oversight: Verifies grant budget alignment and ensures proper budgeting and tracking of Capital Improvement Projects in GovMax.

Administrative Duties

+ Collaborative Planning & Communication: Regularly meets with the Public Utilities management team, participates in leadership meetings, and ensures clear communication and consistent policy decisions.

+ Strategic & Staffing Planning Support: Assists with annual strategic planning and ensures accurate input of staffing plans into GovMax.

+ Project Coordination: Manages project tracking, scheduling, and performance measures across Public Utilities initiatives.

+ Administrative & Process Oversight: Coordinates administrative tasks, including eGenda submissions, and supports department-wide assignments.

+ Continuous Improvement: Contributes to organizational efficiency through technical expertise and process improvement initiatives.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics , or a related field -AND- Two (2) years of related work experience.

+ -OR- Six (6) years of professional experience may be substituted at management discretion.

Preferred "Bonus" Qualifications:

+ Experience working with GovMax system and Smartsheets.

+ Professional experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, and/or auditing

Physical Demands: Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $56,139.20 - $62,000.00/ annually , based on experience.

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Employee Type:Regular (Budgeted)

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

+ If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

+ Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!

+ For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.

+ Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

+ Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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