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**Note: This opportunity is open to ALL applicants who meet minimum qualifications. This recruitment announcement will remain open until the position is filled. Application screening will take place weekly and begin on Monday May 3, 2021. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit application materials as soon as possible.

Pierce Transit is dedicated to fulfilling the mission of improving the quality of life in our community by providing safe, reliable, innovative, and useful transportation services that are locally based and regionally connected.

Pierce Transit is recruiting for a seasoned and high performing professional with proven success in program management to serve as the next Budget Supervisor.

In this role, you will be responsible for the Agency’s budget and data analytic functions as well as provide a basis for operational, financial planning and managerial control through development, administration, monitoring and maintenance of a comprehensive agency budget plan, six-year financial plan and cost allocation model. The Budget Supervisor also leads the data analytics functions to support data driven business decisions and improve operational efficiencies.

Essential Functions
The following functions are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties:

• Manages the Cost Allocation Model for the agency: Works with Sound Transit to develop methods and procedures for allocating costs to travel modes, develops annual budget for Sound Transit contract and reconciles budget to actual costs.
• Develops and manages the Agency's annual budget; works closely with Executive Team and managers in the formulation, development and maintenance of their annual budgets; identifies budget concerns and potential overruns and makes recommendations to department managers regarding actions needed; plans, organizes and coordinates assigned functions regarding budget, cost modeling and financial forecasting.
• In cooperation with Agency departments, develops and implements the Agency's Long-Range financial plan; provides input and recommendations to the Executive Team to determine and set overall Agency strategy, policies, and goals; develops economic and planning assumptions; coordinates and provides input to the Executive Team and Leadership Team to review and set overall Agency budget strategy, policies, and goals in conjunction with the Agency Strategic Priorities and Long-Range financial plan.
• Coordinates the development of budgets, revisions and amendments; and maintains documentation for audit and retention purposes and preparation of Agency financial documents.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; counsels and disciplines employees as appropriate; provides staff development opportunities; interviews and recommends personnel for selection.
• Prepares and analyzes contract negotiation information including gathering union wage and non-mandated benefit information; analyzes impact on various labor settlement options; develops and provides FTE requirements; prepares wage and benefit estimates, both year-end and budget year; reviews personnel action forms for budgetary compliance; monitors staffing requirements through position control; provides personnel summary reports.
• Provide budgetary information and analysis for required Federal and State reports, such as NTD.
• Acts as budget subject matter expert on internal and external committees. Acts as Pierce Transit's liaison for budget and cost allocation relationships, particularly with Sound Transit. Acts as an SME to agency staff to provide advice, recommendations, and solutions relating to budget activities.
• Works safely and cooperatively with co-workers and the public.
• Displays regular and consistent attendance.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field and Six (6) years of experience with budget development and administration, to include supervisory experience.

Desired:
Public sector experience desired

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
• Statistical modeling and forecasting
• Principles and practices of finance and accounting (such as GAAP)
• Capital and operating budget techniques and systems

Skill in:

• Budgeting, grant, and methods of financial analysis
• Use of computer applications
• Communications (verbal and written)
• Managerial and leadership skills

Ability to:

• Analyze complex financial and economic data; summarize and draw sound conclusions
• Interpret and apply federal state, and local laws and regulations
• Articulate sound reasoning and deliver financial presentations
• Understand and apply forecasting and research techniques
• Prepare draft narrative, statistical, graphic and tabular reports
• Think strategically
• Establish effective and cooperating working relationships with others

Competencies

• Aligns own behavior and decisions with the needs and goals of the organization to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Recognizes opportunities and quantifies potential gains and losses by applying principles of finance, accounting, and business management.
• Makes well thought-out yet efficient decisions based on pertinent facts, relevant information and good judgment. Identifies key issues, analyzes cause-effect relationships, clarifies input from different sources, and reaches appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
• Develops the talents and capacity of staff for independent responsibility. Provides on-going, constructive feedback and developmental opportunities to others. Engages others in meaningful work.
• Focuses on building and protecting the image, reputation and long-term interests of a group or organization within the industry or community.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage the course of a project in the most efficient and effective way.
• Serves as an example to others. Exhibits honesty, and the courage to stand up for his/her beliefs.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Individuals must pass a background check.

Supplemental Information

Education Requirements
Any required education must come from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.

Application Instructions
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply online:
The online application must include a chronological work and/or education history covering ten years.

Applicants must also attach a cover letter stating how they meet the qualifications for the position in order to be considered.

At least 3 professional references to include a recent or current supervisor with names, email addresses and current phone numbers.

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:
Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.

Please ensure that your work history has been updated to include employment end dates as applicable.

The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the information provided in the supplemental questions and the content and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application at www.piercetransit.org/careers.

A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.

All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact Pierce Transit Employee Services @ 253-581-8095 or [email protected]

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected].

Pierce Transit Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Pierce Transit has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Pierce Transit's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.