[ASPA] Job Opportunity in Boston, MA

[Braga, Ann Hess]

Good morning - 
 
I hope this finds all of you doing well this summer.  I am forwarding a
job posting for Assistant Budget Director for the Boston City Council.
Due to some attachment limitations, I have included it in the body of
the email below my signature line.  The job description is also
available at www.cityofboston.gov
 
While the posting provides the details of the position, the job is a
professional full-time support position working for the 13 elected
members of the Boston City Council, most directly with the Chair of Ways
and Means, as well as working with a variety of fiscal stakeholders.  It
is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate to apply the skills
he/she has learned in class, or for an individual with work experience
to work in a different environment.  Residency in the City is required
on the first day of employment, but not beforehand.
 
I am looking to have a strong applicant pool filled with qualified
individuals and look to you for your assistance.  Consider applying or
forward this to someone who might be interested.
 
Thank you.

Ann Hess Braga, J.D. M.P.A. 
National Council - District 1 Representative

Staff Director 
Boston City Council 
Boston City Hall, 5th Floor 
Boston, MA 02201 
  
phone: (617) 635-3625 
fax:       (617) 635-4203 
cell:      (617) 828-3170

email: ann.braga at cityofboston.gov <mailto:ann.braga at cityofboston.gov>  

BOSTON CITY COUNCIL - 

ASSISTANT BUDGET DIRECTOR

Under the supervision of the Staff Director, the Assistant Budget
Director will be responsible for:

 

*        Assisting the Budget Director in analysis of City budgetary and
fiscal issues; and

*        Tracking information relative to budget and general financial
matters, including legislation from other governmental bodies and
agencies, interdepartmental information, media reports, and statistics;
and

*        Researching other issues of interest to councilors and drafting
legislation and reports; and

*        Providing staff support for assigned committees, including
scheduling hearings, working with Programming Manager to ensure
successful broadcast, attending hearings and preparing notes and
committee reports; and

*        Acting as Council liaison to city departments and other
agencies regarding budgetary and fiscal matters; and

*        Managing various projects with external partners, including
oversight of students; and

*        Creating and improving internal systems and processes related
to Council review of fiscal matters; and

*        Performing other duties as assigned by the Council or Staff
Director.

 

Qualifications:

*        Bachelor's Degree with focus in political
science/economics/fiscal matters or related field. (Graduate degree
preferred, or three to five years experience in a related field.)

*        Knowledge of municipal budget/fiscal issues (personnel,
non-personnel, capital) preferred.

*        Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
required.  Experience with PeopleSoft, a plus.

*        Excellent financial analysis, research, and writing skills
geared toward presentations to diverse audiences.

*        Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to
develop relationships with major stakeholders and make presentations in
a variety of formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

*        Working knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws, City of Boston
charter provisions relating to City Council and Mayor, and City of
Boston Ordinances is preferred.

*        Boston residency required upon hire.

 

Salary Range:  $40,000-$55,000

 

By 5PM Friday, September 8, submit cover letter and resume to (email
preferred):

Ann Hess Braga, Staff Director

Boston City Council

Boston City Hall, 5th Floor

Boston, MA 02201

(617) 635-3625

ann.hess at cityofboston.gov

 

 



-----------------------------------------
The substance of this message, including any attachments, may be
confidential, legally
privileged and/or exempt from disclosure pursuant to Massachusetts
law. It is intended
solely for the addressee. If you received this in error, please
contact the sender and
delete the material from any computer.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: /pipermail/intl_aspaonline.org/attachments/20060816/8e1956d8/attachment.html