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Posted By Wilmington NC Business Directory Wilmingtonlist on 06-28-2024 2:07 PM

Description

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Position Description

Serving as a member of the Parks and Recreation Department senior staff, reporting to the Director, the purpose of this position is to provide support to the department and its director by performing planning and research activities to strategically support department operations.  This includes preparing and conducting research and analysis for forecasting current and future department operational and capital demands.  This is accomplished by analyzing department expenditures and revenues, including the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a service cost recovery program, managing data collection, and analyzing department functions.  The analyst interacts and coordinates with department divisions; reviewing and analyzing their budget requests; providing information and recommendations to staff; preparing financial forecasts and compiling data for staff.  Other duties include managing and updating the department’s business plan, managing and developing the department’s budget process, recommending policies, maintaining benchmarks and performance measures, and serving as the department’s technology advisor and software manager.  

Typical Tasks

 

• Analyze and monitor budget, including expenditures and revenue targets.
• Ongoing implementation of the department’s fee schedule and cost recovery program.
• Assist divisions with budgetary questions, review change requests, identify budget issues and recommend corrective measures.

• Takes a lead role in completion of the department’s annual budget submittal and department business plan: compiles and reviews requests, analyzes information for trends and compliance, meets with divisions and managers on requests, reviews revenues, fees and trends, recommends funding levels.
• Takes a lead role in developing performance measures: compiles performance data, supplying justifications, coordinating information with division heads/managers.
• Works with Division heads and managers to research grant opportunities; assists in grant application development and submittal.
• Analyzes business needs, workflows, and business processes to determine areas and    opportunities for improvement.  Provides recommendations based on the data and assists staff in understanding data sets and their context.
• Provides consultative support to the department on technology issues; serves as the primary department liaison to RecTrac technology support, other software support teams.
• Serves as a department liaison in committees and meetings.
• Serves as a backup manager for the department’s webpage.
• Additional duties as assigned by department director.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Policy Analysis or related field of study; and three years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements: 

• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, budget principles, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to motivate and persuade individuals and groups into action.
• Ability to collect, compile, interpret data with strong quantitative analysis capability. 
• Ability to effectively collaborate with departmental staff, build consensus, and deliver ambitious budget planning and strategy milestones.
• Ability to Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to foster a culture of trust and respect.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent facilitation skills and presentation skills.

 

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position generally requires work indoors/office setting. 

 

Our Core Values: 

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY

 

Our Mission Statement:  Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

 

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources.  We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families.  Our benefits package includes:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic  
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives 
• Tuition assistance benefits

 

Applicant Status Updates:  After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department.   All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.   

 

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week. 

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.  
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement:
 - NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.

 - Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to either the 401(k) or 457 plans regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

 

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*): 
 - Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year

 - Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
 - Holidays - 12 paid holidays annually
 - Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).

*Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous:
- Tuition reimbursement 
- Employee Assistance Program

- Short & Long Term Disability

- Cancer & Critical Illness

- Accident Insurance

- Whole Life Insurance
- Credit Union membership

 

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.
 

**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits-and-forms for more information.**

 

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None - N/A

03

How many years of experience do you have in business operations including but not limited to business, public administration, finance and accounting, and policy analysis?

• I have no experience
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

04

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

05

Do you have experience working for a local government/municipality?

• yes
• no

06

Please indicate the type(s) of governmental work experience that you have (responses should be supported by experience detailed on the application).

• Local / Municipal Government (City or County)
• Public School / University
• State Government
• Federal Government
• other ( contract worker for government agency)
• I have no experience working for a government agency

07

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.

• Yes
• No

09

This position will be reviewing both financial trends and performance measure data throughout the year for compliance. Describe a time when you applied your skills in data analysis. What was the topic, what methods were used and what were the results.

10

Given the amount of resources the City controls, we have to be strategic with budget requests, as only a limited number of budget requests may be submitted by each department, and this number can vary each budget year. What is your thought process in regard to how the Parks and Recreation Department should prioritize budget requests to ensure business continuity?

 

11. This position works with performance measures, how would you help a division identify the best measure of success?