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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Division Chief I, Financial Services
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 10222 Salary Grade: AA6
Approved: Last Revised: February 28, 2022

Purpose:
 

With general direction, this position supervises the activities and staff of a division or specific function of the Financial Services Department.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Assists in providing financial advice to management, City Council, and departments.
  2. Compiles data and information for reports, cost estimates, etc.
  3. Coordinates research information as requested or needed.
  4. Plans, implements, and evaluates programs and activities to improve operations or meet corporate requirements or strategic direction.
  5. Evaluates programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
  6. Provides information to departmental management for resolution of issues related to their division.
  7. Handles complex financial matters requiring substantial financial experience.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and City rules and regulations governing unit functions.
  • Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal law and City ordinances.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, real estate, treasury, management of franchise agreements, and other financial functions and best practices.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning, process improvement, and financial forecasting methods.
  • Skill in coordinating various functions.
  • Skill in managing the activities of personnel engaged in unit functions.
  • Skill in developing and implementing plans to achieve set goals and objectives.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Director, City Manager, City Council, other department directors, other City employees, and the public.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting applicable research data.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work with and coordinate between multiple agency and governmental structures to meet inter-local agreement goals and objectives.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City of Austin.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to Business or Public Administration or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
  • Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.