General Statement of Duties
This employee performs professional level work which involves a high degree of independent judgment and responsibility in the administration of the City. Responsibilities include maintaining liaison with various City departments and performing staff work which may involve administrative and operational analysis, budget preparation and administration, management or organizational studies, and other related administrative duties. Performs related duties as assigned.
This position is in the Office of Grant Administration in the City Manager's Office
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Administrative regulations and the municipal code.
Business English, e.g. grammar, standard correspondence format, etc.
Elements of report preparation.
Computers, including word processing and spreadsheets, and enterprise resources (CFS-Ams Advantage, CHRIS, Peoplesoft, IDIS-Integrated Disbursement and Information System) to obtain and analyze information in various output formats.
Appropriate City, State and Federal laws, regulations, and procedures.
Intergovernmental relationships, responsibilities and funding authorities.
Methodologies for conducting the following analyses: present value, cost/benefit, and return-on-
Investment.
Accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Management principles regarding program evaluation, staffing requirements, tables of organization, and administrative analyses.
Methods for preparing and interpreting system flowcharts.
Budget methods for municipal government and for programs funded with monies from the federal government.
Methods for monitoring revenues and expenditures for assigned budgets.
Skill to:
Use computer software such as spreadsheets, word processing, graphical presentation, and statistical analysis.
Operate a computer in performance of assigned duties.
Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Assign, direct and evaluate the work of and supervise subordinate staff.
Process complex information while maintaining attention to detail.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Prioritize work; manage time to meet deadlines.
Make decisions based on data analysis and observation.
Interpret, explain and apply pertinent City, state, and federal laws, regulations, ordinances,
policies, and procedures; interpret and apply rules of contract compliance.
Apply various criteria to evaluate contract bids and recommend selections (as assigned).
Maintain confidentiality of City information.
Perform complex analyses of problems and formulate solutions related to assigned area of responsibility.
Maintain confidentiality of City or employee information.
Exercise sound judgment concerning competing policies.
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree in finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid Driver's License may be required.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
Working and Physical Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Mostly indoor environment; exposure to office computer screens; automobile travel within the City may be required.
Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical conditioning necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged time periods; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle if required.
Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)
Analyzes and monitors financial and management issues.
Assists with the direction of financial and management policies and objectives.
Gathers data from financial and administrative records; locates City policies and procedures; finds appropriate or relevant authorities, e.g. laws, ordinance, etc.; identifies questionable data; reaches logical conclusions from data and formulates courses of action.
Identifies the cause of problems and develops reasonable alternative solutions to problems.
Interrelates work from one project to another; identifies and provides necessary strategies to accomplish programs and projects.
Develops plans to ensure timely program/project execution.
Monitors projects regularly to determine and track status.
Coordinates management of cross-cutting projects including working with the people involved.
Performs present value, return-on-investment, cost/benefit and other appropriate analyses.
Evaluates financial or computerized records, e.g. fund balances, revenues, expenditures, management reports, and budget summaries.
Monitors and performs analytical studies concerning assets class exposure, risk and returns relative to investment policy and benchmarks.
Assists with the review, selections and evaluation of financial performance.
Prepares responses to information requests from numerous sources.
Communicates orally and in writing with City staff and the general public.
Writes clear, concise reports.
Assist those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient and professional manner.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Forecasts cash flow and determines funds available for investment.
Analyzes fundamental and technical market.
Analyzes City borrowing needs and recommends strategies.
Acts as a liaison to and works with private financial institutions, trustees, investment bankers, bond counsel and other City departments.
Performs other tasks related to the management of programs, policies, and procedures as needed.
Estimates City revenues and monitors receipts; monitors and determines the City’s total cash position to determine how much money is available for investment.
Recommends improvements in cash management city-wide to achieve standard practices and efficient cash management.
Probationary Period
None
Supervision Exercised
May exercise technical and functional supervision over technical and clerical personnel.
HR Contact: Lawrence.Whitaker@cincinnati-OH.gov
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.