Business Analyst - Libraries

Salary: $70,010.00 - $98,015.00 Annually

Location : Hudson, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 12576-1124

Department: Libraries Services

Division: Libraries Support Services

Opening Date: 11/15/2024

Closing Date: 11/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range: $70,010.00 - $98,015.00

Pay Grade: P44 (Exempt position)

Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A BUSINESS ANALYST!
The Business Analyst performs a full range of professional and technical duties in support of the Library Services Department. Researches, develops, implements, and reviews financial information related to agreements, grants, and contracts to support outcomes and goals of the department. Maintains data and analyzes business trends and serves as a resource for tracking measures regarding department performance.
Essential Job Functions

• Performs ongoing revenue and expense projections for the department.
• Assists in developing, utilizing and monitoring business plan, and program budget business case materials.
• Researches and analyzes cost and performance data and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Collects, compiles and summarizes department performance metrics.
• Oversees/approves expenditures as part of department's fiscal program.
• Assists or provides input for preparation of annual department budget.
• Develops and analyzes financial and statistical information for accuracy and regulatory requirements.
• Searches, analyzes, develops, and implements procedures related to contracts and grant agreements.
• Provides support for the procurement process.
• Ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with grant and contract requirements.
• Supports oversight of fiscal activities for the department to include contracts, grants, and purchasing activities.
• Assists or provides input for the formulation, development and revision of policies and procedures related to contracts, grants, and financial data.
• Ensures compliance with County policies and procedures applicable to contracting and grant management.
• Prepares project plans, presentations, board documents and other deliverables as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, business, finance, and accounting.
• Ability to create and present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral, and graphic form.
• Ability to isolate and analyze significant trends and practices from detailed records and factual material.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department contacts, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances, regulations, grants, and legislation as it pertains to the business.
• Ability to budget, monitor, and acquire according to fiscal policy.
• Knowledge of GASB regulation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Associated Practices (GAAP) utilized in governmental budgeting and cost reduction.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in budget preparation, maintenance and control.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of data collection, statistical analysis and social research procedures.
• Knowledge of Florida local government budgeting, auditing and accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of computer operations to include Microsoft Office based applications.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and perform analyses including the use of pivot tables and formulas.
• Ability to develop and implement administrative procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field. Four (4) years of experience in related field. Experience in the Public Sector preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in a related field?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Which best describes the years of experience you have working within the public sector?

• Less than one year of experience
• One year but less than two
• Two years but less than three
• Three years but less than four
• Four years but less than five
• Five years but less than six
• Six years but less than seven
• Seven years but less than eight
• Eight years but less than nine
• Nine years but less than ten
• Ten or more years of experience

06

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

• Yes
• No

08

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

09

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

11

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

12

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Other

13

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

Required Question

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Posted Date: 11/25/2024