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New York City Department of Transportation

BOB- Fiscal Officer

New York City Department of Transportation, Water Street, Pennsylvania, United States

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***IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ECONOMIST, REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.***

Position Overview The fiscal officer will serve in the Expense Budget Unit of the Division of Bridges, managing the division's $118 million annual operating budget. We seek a self-starter capable of coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential.

Responsibilities

Assist the Expense Budget Director in monitoring the division's programs, OTPS, and PS budgets, as well as expenditures.

Assist in critical budget exercises such as fiscal year closeout.

Identify funding for unanticipated needs.

Ensure proper execution of funding requests, including budget and headcount modifications.

Manage DCAS/DMSS, budget databases, and procurement credit cards.

Coordinate and investigate deliveries and quantity issues with vendors and staff.

Monitor the budget and control all expenditures for personnel expenses.

Initiate, process, and track purchase requisitions and purchase orders.

Review payment packages for accuracy and completeness.

Research vendors and compliance requirements.

Develop tools and processes for budget tracking and analysis.

Collaborate with other units such as Expense Budget, Grants Administration, ACCO, and Fiscal Affairs.

Coordinate with internal units to support the use of non-City grant funds.

Perform other related assignments and special projects as needed.

Preferred Skills

Understanding of FMS2 and FMS3 systems

Experience with Passport

Knowledge of NYC budget process

Proficiency with MS Office

Understanding of Personnel Service (PS) and Other Than Personnel Service (OTPS) budget processes

Experience working with vendors and invoice processing

Work Location 55 Water Street

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in economics, statistics, finance, management, business administration, public administration, public policy, or related field; or

Baccalaureate degree with 24 semester credits in relevant courses and one year of full-time experience in finance, research, policy analysis, or related fields. Graduate credits may substitute for undergraduate credits at a specified rate.

Special Notes

To qualify for Assignment Level II, candidates need an additional year of relevant experience.

For Assignment Level III, candidates need two additional years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability under the 55-a Program. Please indicate interest at the top of your resume and cover letter.

Employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for details.

Residency within 90 days is generally required; certain exceptions apply based on years of service and location.

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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