FINANCE OFFICER (Principal Administrative Officer) - Range 16 / NON

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

Department & Work Hours

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday 0730 - 1600

LOCATION: 100 E 4th Ave, Anchorage

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Responsibilities

Serve as the department's main contact with the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Finance and the Internal Auditor and the two volunteer departments; prepares related management reports, supporting analysis and Assembly actions; analyze department financial picture and prepare what‑if scenarios, make projections and identify budget corrections and transaction adjustments; make or suggest policy and procedural changes to address the numerous issues which arise through the fiscal period. Research and apply for grants beneficial to the Fire Department; ensure grant compliance and proper financial reporting. Report the fiscal statistical information of the department to national surveys.

Interact with agency directors, meet with elected officials, and testify before the Anchorage Assembly as called upon. Attend pre‑agenda, department head, and mayoral planning meetings as required. Prepare related management reports, supporting analyses and Assembly actions; identify necessary budget and transaction adjustments; make and/or suggest policy and procedural changes, as necessary, to address the numerous issues which arise regarding maintaining the financial and operational integrity of the department.

Prepare AM, AR and AO. Approve PACE items. Provide information and respond to legislative requests.

Prepare and present budget or other information at Mayor's, Municipal Manager's or Assembly's work sessions, as needed. Prepare for and attend weekly Executive Staff meetings. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the field related to the position.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position.

Core Requirements

• Valid State of Alaska driver's license with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Preferences

• Applicants with the ability to work in stressful circumstances caused by meeting deadlines and completing projects with short time frames.
• Supervisory experience.
• Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference must attach DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating honorable discharge. Minimum qualifications must be met for preference consideration.
• Individuals currently serving in good standing in the National Guard or organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference must attach proof of current service; minimum qualifications must be met.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program.

If selected for hire, the appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office background check covering criminal history, verification of education, and employment dates.

If selected for hire, the appointment will also be conditional upon submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License and a current (dated within 30 days) copy of their driving record, which must show an acceptable driving history. All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.