Salary: $113,256.00 - $161,366.40 AnnuallyLocation : Des Moines, IAJob Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Number: E5378-01-2025Department: FinanceOpening Date: 12/20/2024Closing Date: 12/31/2024 4:00 PM CentralFLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: NonOccupational Group: Non-Civil ServiceLocation of Vacancy: FinanceRecruitment: EntranceSelection Method: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) ###-#### or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-###-#### prior to closing date.Distinguishing Features of the ClassAdministers the preparation of the City's annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and is responsible for conducting research projects for the Finance Director and City Manager.The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:- Residency Incentive- Alternative Work Schedule Options- Paid Volunteer Time-Off- Parental Leave- Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals- 12 Paid Holidays- Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance- Wellness Programs and Activities- Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit- Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS- Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5%- Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options- Employee Discount Program Acceptable Experience and Training
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors's Degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related; and
- Seven (7) years of experience directly related experience in public sector research and budgetary development; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Transcripts verifying degree conferred need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department to receive credit. Please send electronically to ...@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-###-####, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317by the application deadline Required Special Qualifications
- Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post employment offer physical examination and drug screen;
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
- Plans, organizes and directs the operations and activities of the Research and Budget office;
- Supervises, trains, evaluates and coordinates the work of Analysts in the preparation of municipal budget;
- Oversees research methodologies, statistical techniques and the compilation of empirical data to perform budget analyses for the purpose of designing, planning and developing the operating budget for municipal Departments;
- Directs the preparation and compilation of the annual Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Improvement program;
- Directs the preparation of multi-year financial projections and analysis of City enterprise operations, including rate increase recommendations;
- Prepares multi-year financial projections of economic factors and programs, including Tax Increment Financing, municipal operations, sales tax initiatives and related;
- Assists with the maintenance and updates the City's financial software;
- Develops policies and procedures used in budget preparation and compilation;
- Completes special reports on financial operations for the Finance Director or City Manager as requested;
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
- Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
01 Have you completed college coursework or have a degree in public administration, accounting, finance or a related field? If Yes, submittal of college transcripts showing degree conferred is required by application deadline. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to ...@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-###-####, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.
- I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and I have attached my transcripts to my application.
- I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and I have requested my transcripts.
- I have not taken college course work and do not have college transcripts to provide.
02 Describe any professional research and budget experience you have in planning, organizing and directing the operations. Include in your response where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate none . 03 Describe your experience working with municipal or governmental operations. Including where this experience was obtained, and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate none . 04 Describe any experience you may have overseeing research methodologies, statistical techniques and the compilation of empirical data to perform budget analyses. Include where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate none . Required Question