Class Code: 00722
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
BUDGET ANALYST 2
DEFINITION
Under general
supervision, performs journey level technical and procedural budget analysis
work in a moderately large operating department; or, in the Department of
Revenue for a number of small departments; performs related work as required.
The
Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and
not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Maintains historical cost
data; prepares charts, graphs and reports for budget administration and fiscal
analysis.
Provides consultative
budget and management analysis service to agency officials and their staffs
regarding budget formulation, program operations and appropriations control;
advises and assists assigned agencies concerning adherence to executive
policies and legislative intent.
Conducts or assists in
studies and surveys of organization, methods and procedures; prepares
comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.
Assists higher level
Analysts in developing standards and procedures for more efficient budget
administration.
Reviews and evaluates
requests for operating and capital improvement funds for biennial periods;
recommends approval, modification, or disallowance of requests.
Gives guidance and
direction to subordinate employees engaged in budget control and program
activities.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of State budget
and accounting procedures and policies.
Knowledge of the operating
programs, functions and objectives of the agency for which budget services are
rendered.
Ability to analyze program
and accounting details in order to identify and apply significant data, in
preparing budget projections, estimates and reports.
Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with agency representatives.
Ability to make
mathematical computations involving percentages, ratios, averages, quickly and
accurately.
Ability to present facts
and recommendations in a clear, concise, and logical manner, orally and in
writing.
Ability to apply budget
activity circulars, instructions, memorandums and regulatory guides.
Displays high standards of
ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from theft-related,
dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with
internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite,
courteous, and cooperative manner.
Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of
initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works with minimal
supervision. Demonstrates responsible
behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Makes an effort to follow
policy and cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the
needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates
cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to
individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature
of the information. Listens to others
and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum.
Graduation from an accredited four year college with a minimum of twelve
semester hours in accounting and two years of full-time paid employment in
responsible technical level budget analysis or fiscal management work;
OR
an equivalent combination of
education and experience, substituting one (1) year of full-time paid employment
in responsible technical level budget analysis or fiscal management work for
each year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4)
years;
OR
substituting one (1) year of a
successfully completed Master's Degree program in Business Administration for
one (1) year only of the required experience;
OR
eighteen months current
continuous experience as a Budget Analyst 1 with the employing department.
For designated positions the appointing authority,
with Iowa Department of Administrative Services-Human Resources Enterprise
prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve
semester hours of education, six months of experience, or a combination of
both, or a specific certificate, license, or endorsement in the following
areas:
984 business information technology
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
course work, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the
application.
Effective
Date: 9/07 VA