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Deputy Director of Budget & Management, Budget & Management, Chicago Park District

Deputy Director of Budget & ManagementJobID: 974 
 
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Closing Date:
03/21/2013
  Professional/Dep Dir of Budget & Management
Date Posted:
  3/7/2013
Location:
  Central Administration - BUDGET & MANAGEMENT
THIS POSITION IS FOR THE CAPITAL AND GRANTS SECTIONS OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT 



CLASS SPECIFICATION:

Title: Deputy Director of Budget and Management                                  Level: 2137

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under direction, works with and for the Director of Budget and Management to develop the annual appropriation ordinance for the Chicago Park District.  Assumes full responsibility for the Department of Budget and Management in the absence of the Director, particularly as it relates to capital expenditure management and grants management.   Performs related duties as required. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Works with the Director to manage the annual operating budgetary process, the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and grant processes. Assists the Director in establishing calendars, forms and review processes to assure departmental and community participation in the operating and capital budget process.  Ensures that expenditures are consistent with established objectives.  Works with the Director to monitor and evaluate financial resources committed to the Park District.  Ensures that capital expenditures are consistent with cost/benefit estimates.  Together with the Director, conducts periodic reviews of program goals and objectives.  Reviews estimates of proposed expenditures for the ensuing year from department heads.  Works together with other officials in planning budget estimates and expenditures.  Works with the Director to assure that effective grant management processes are in place to maximize external funding opportunities. .  Supervises budget staff and directs their assignments. 

DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:
Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning or a related field, plus four years of experience performing financial analysis and management work including two years as a manager, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of budget and financial management principles.  Knowledge of standard analytical models, systems and operational analysis. Knowledge of program planning, administration and evaluation.  Mathematical and accounting skills.  Ability to develop and implement budget and systems controls.  Effective writing and communication skills. 

$56,451 - $81,148