Financial Specialist - City

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range:  513

Hourly Rate:  $30.94 - $47.30

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

FLSA Status:  Exempt

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

For detailed information about the City’s hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks

If you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked Questions

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• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
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DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

This position is in the Public Works Department General Obligation Bond Finance Group, staffed by a team of financial professionals who support the G.O. Bond Capital Projects and all Projects Accounts Payables. The Financial Specialist position possesses skills and abilities to effectively manage and monitor budgets, financial operations, and projects by utilizing standard budgeting and financial procedures.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Administration Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Financial Specialist is an administrative position primarily responsible for managing and monitoring budgets, financial operations and/or projects. The duties performed require the utilization of previously acquired technical knowledge and skills. Essential job functions include: budget planning and assisting in the department's overall budget preparation; reviewing and monitoring budgetary expenditures and revenue receipts; monitoring various fund accounts and encumbering funds for special projects; and balancing accounts and calculating statistical data.  Additional duties and responsibilities may include: processing and verifying reports and forms; generating spreadsheets and financial reports; conducting research and analysis of functions and activities; developing cost recovery/reduction plans; and making recommendations to reduce expenses. The employee has frequent contact with City personnel at various levels, boards/committees, outside agency representatives and citizens to exchange information regarding activities of the work unit. Information is also frequently exchanged regarding complex divisional or departmental operating policy and procedures and program functions, and to provide alternative solutions to first time-problems or non-routine issues. Assignments are received in verbal and written form from the supervisor.  The work products or activities may be reviewed in p