City of Tampa

Budget Analyst III (#000283) N35

$40.66-$60.98 Hourly / $7,047.73-$10,569.87 Monthly / $84,572.80-$126,838.40 Yearly

Introduction

This is highly responsible, professional work in municipal budget development and financial analysis for City of Tampa Departments in a centralized budget and financial planning office.

Nature Of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for the variety of tasks associated with the budget activities of a centralized municipal budgeting and financial planning office. Tasks are of more than average difficulty and high complexity and include preparing annual and multi-year budgets; formulating, analyzing, and controlling individual departmental and/or federal program budgets; making budget projections; suggesting cost-cutting measures; reviewing expenditure requests; and preparing various financial reports. Employee will also be required to train or advise other personnel of relevant processes and procedures as instructed. While this position is performed under general supervision, employees must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment. An employee in this position is expected to select appropriate methods and facilitate the performance of assigned tasks to ensure that timely, efficient and effective centralized budgetary services are provided to departments. Work is reviewed through conferences, documents submitted, and results obtained.

Examples of Duties

Participates in preparation and control of the annual operating and capital budget while serving as the point of contact for specific programs or elements; leads discussions and consults with department management in the formulation, analysis, review and control of individual department budgets; conducts cost analysis, budget impact studies and surveys; prepares and reviews narrative reports and justifications using available data.

Serves as financial consultant and advisor for assigned departments in all respects.

Serves as primary contact for management of and required reporting for city funds (governmental, proprietary, fiduciary, or subordinate funds as assigned) or special programs (such as but not limited to Florida Economic and Demographic Reporting, Housing and Urban Development, Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Cost Allocation, and others).

Prepares reports, projections, schedules, and models as required.

Reviews purchase resolutions, requisitions, and orders for funds availability and proper accounting.

Reviews or authors financial impact statements or council resolutions for city activities associated with assigned departments or programs.

Prepares analyses and reports reviewing prior-year encumbrances and active purchase orders for programs spanning multiple years.

Reviews and supports the submission of departmental responses to requests from departments, auditors, and other interested parties.

Reviews, prepares, and submits financial resolutions to City Council utilizing proper procedure, legal form, and appropriate treatment for moderating circumstances such as inter-fund transfers.

Reviews, prepares, and submits budget adjustments to financial system and maintains records on budget adjustments as required.

Performs related work as required. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Extensive knowledge of: municipal budget formulation and control; municipal organization and administration; statistical methods and quantitative analysis techniques.

Working knowledge of: federal and state revenue sharing guidelines and procedures; accounting and data processing.

Knowledge of: computers and various software programs specifically Office365 (Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive,)

Ability to: plan, organize, review and coordinate the work of professional personnel; analyze reports and statistics and draw sound conclusions; organize and present factual findings in a clear and concise manner and make sound recommendations; prepare, review, edit, and finalize graphic, numerical, and other printed material; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public or business administration or a related field with an emphasis on government and two (2) years of government budgetary/finance experience.

OR

Three (3) years of favorably evaluated non-probationary experience as a Budget Analyst II.

Licenses or Certifications

Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) certification is preferred.

Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.

Examination

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Comments

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.
CLASS: 000283; EST: 8/14/2013; REV: 1/22/2026;