POSITION SUMMARYThe City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
Supports a designated Department by performing statistical and research studies, drafting policies and procedures, preparing financial reports, and overseeing various programs related to operations and controls.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Performs statistical and research studies.
- Manages various programs to ensure alignment with the City’s quality standards
- Revises and drafts new policies and procedures based on the needs of the Department
- Supports and leads process improvement activities
- Prepares and presents memorandums and reports
- Prepares and leads presentations
- Participates in the evaluation of work measurement/productivity studies, management control, plans of service, fiscal accountability, methods analysis, and other elements of management and administration
- Assists in compiling statistical and financial data in order to examine budgets, and to justify funds requested
- Assists in developing and preparing the Department's annual operating, capital, revenue, and debt service budgets
- May prepare monthly financial report
- May serve as the Purchasing Card (P-Card) Administrator; oversees the P-Card program for the Department; reviews P-Card charges; audits the program to ensure charges being made are appropriate
- May perform management, financial, and/or organizational studies of the Department's structure management systems and staffing needs to assist in the development of department-wide strategies and plans in support of the City's strategic objectives
- May conduct complex revenue and expenditure forecasts; coordinates and conducts sensitive and complex budgetary, financial, statistical, and programmatic research; analyzes spreadsheets and financial data for the purpose of making a management recommendation
- May examine the Department's budget estimates for completeness and conformance with procedures, regulations, and prevailing policies, quality control, and inclusion of City Commission priorities
- May assist the Department Director with budget and expenditure monitoring activities
- May represent the Department while serving on various City-wide committees
- Performs other related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or another closely related field.
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience researching and analyzing data and reports.
- Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
- If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. PREFERENCES:- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Power BI and SharePoint.
- Proficiency in managing large data sets and developing accessible reports.
- Experience developing and reporting on performance metrics.
- Proficiency in website development.
- Grammatical proficiency.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONApplicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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Click here for additional management benefits.Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.
In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern