Budget Analyst I - TMSD - Fiscal & Public Transit

About the role

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many employees build long-term careers with the county. The Transportation Management Services Department, Fiscal and Public Transit Services Division is seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Budget Analyst I to support a wide range of budgetary and administrative functions for the division.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or collects comprehensive information for use in the creation of the division’s budget; performs research, data collection, analysis, and synthesis of information used to develop section budgets, including historical information, capital improvement projects, pending programs, and forecasts of future expenditures and revenues.
• Prepares information through research and calculations such as salary and benefit spreadsheets; analyzes and recommends divisional funding levels.
• Participates in presenting budget recommendations to the division director; conducts additional research and/or explanations upon request; incorporates recommendations and/or directives.
• Performs research on budget operations and transactions; prepares and maintains a variety of financial and statistical reports related to the budget and the financial status and condition of the division, including quarterly financial reports, executive summaries, budget summaries, salary, and related benefits spreadsheets.
• Monitors expenses/revenues and reports to aid in the budget process.
• Conducts operational research and management studies; analyzes division operations, programs and services; makes recommendations to improve operations, to provide more responsive service, to optimize the use of resources; develops recommendations for changes in divisional policies and procedures; periodically conducts inventory and arranges for replenishment of needed materials and supplies.
• Performs financial reviews and analyses for the division; compiles and evaluates operational data and cost histories; makes recommendations to improve cost and operational effectiveness; reviews internal and external billing activities and financial statements; conducts monthly financial close‑out procedures; monitors budget and financial status; prepares reports of analyses and recommendations; prepares budget amendments as necessary.
• Performs capital project related financial duties such as construction payments, change order reviews, familiarity with contracts, and statutes related to government finances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Candidates without a related degree must possess an additional four (4) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Pay

The salary listed reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages. New employees are hired at, or near the entry point shown, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Benefits

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full‑time and part‑time employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.