Listing Summary

Within the Department’s Office of Community Planning, Research, and Geoanalytics and under general supervision of the Manager of Mapping and Research, the candidate will work on a flexible, collaborative team to provide complex administrative duties and statistical, financial, or operational data analysis and reporting in support of the research team and to a wide variety of clients. S/he will assist with collecting, measuring, and analyzing data from various surveys to gain insights.  This includes analyzing the data for completeness, discrepancies, and trends.  S/he will assist with the administration of annual reporting requirements for local governments and authorities, including but not limited to the Report of Local Government Finance, Hotel-Motel Excise Tax Reporting, Local Government/Authority Debt Issuance, and Annual Authority Registration and Financial Reporting surveys.  Additionally, s/he should maintain a familiarity with legislative action and changes in statutory requirements for reporting requirements; and the ability to contribute to legislative fiscal notes, researching potential fiscal impact of pending legislation on local governments and local authorities.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft’s suite of office software
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (power query and advanced formulas)
• Knowledge of local government budgeting principles
• Knowledge of database management concepts
• Skill at reviewing current and incoming data for accuracy, usefulness, quality, and documentation
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to positively interact with internal and external partners
• Attention to detail; excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative, and be a problem-solver
• Ability to work well on interdisciplinary project teams requiring flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

AGENCY SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, government, finance, economics or related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience related to area of assignment. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the agency specific minimum qualifications possess at least one of the following:

• Master’s degree in a directly related field – Master’s degree in Public Administration
• A relevant professional certification; and/or
• Two or more years of experience working within a government organization, regional commission, or consulting company serving these organizations in implementing the programs over which our office has oversight

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have outstanding customer service skills including the ability to easily identify and understand business needs and articulate/develop solutions with customers
• Working knowledge of local government structure in Georgia
• Course work in accounting, finance, or budgeting (as it pertains to local governments)

 

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide examples of previous work-product prior to the interview.