BOB-Fiscal Officer

Job Title

Civil Service Title
- Economist II

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST.*

The fiscal officer will serve in the Expense Budget Unit of the Division of Bridges. The unit is responsible for managing the divisions $118 million annual operating budget. We are looking for a self‑starter who can coordinate multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with minimum supervision. Excellent communication and the ability to work under tight deadlines skills are a must.

• Assist the Expense Budget Director in monitoring the Divisions programs, OTPS and PS budgets as well as expenditures.
• Assist in critical budget exercises such as the fiscal year close out.
• Assist in identifying funding for unanticipated needs.
• Ensure the proper execution of funding requests including budget and headcount modifications, such as roster corrections, etc.
• Manage DCAS/DMSS, budget databases and procurement credit card.
• Coordinate & investigate deliveries and quantity issues with vendors, field staff, document control, accounts payable and executive staff.
• Monitor the budget & control all expenditures for personal expenses.
• Initiate, process and trace purchase requisitions & purchase orders for supplies & services.
• Review the payment package for completeness and accuracy.
• Research FMS, M/WBE directory, NYC requirement contract, NYS preferred source vendors.
• Implement and develop tools and processes for budget tracking and analysis.
• Closely work with other DOT partnering units including Expense Budget, Grants Administration, ACCO, and Fiscal Affairs.
• Coordinate with internal units to support efficient and appropriate use of non‑City (Federal, State) grant funds in the Expense Budget.
• Perform other related assignments, and special projects may be required.

• Understanding ofFMS2
• Understanding ofFMS3
• Passport Experience
• Understanding of NYC budget process
• Proficient with MS office
• Understanding of Personnel Service (PS) Budget Process
• Understanding of Other Than Personnel Service (OTPS) Budget Process
• Experience working with Vendors Invoice Processing

55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method:
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• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, statistics, finance, management, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or more of the course areas of economics, statistics, finance, management, mathematics, business administration, public administration, and public policy, 12 semester credits of which must have been in economics; and one year of satisfactory full‑time experience in one or more of the fields of finance;
  
  economic, fiscal or statistical research; policy analysis; or quantitative, business, market or financial analysis. Graduate semester credits in any of the areas described in "1" above may be substituted for the undergraduate semester credits on the basis that each 3 graduate semester credits may be substituted for 6 of the required undergraduate semester credits.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one additional year of full‑time experience listed in "2" above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least two additional years of full‑time experience listed in "2" above.

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