Deputy Comptroller (City of Mobile)

This is highly responsible accounting and administrative work in the maintenance and development of financial information systems and the management of financial resources of the jurisdiction

CITY OF MOBILE                              $49,409 - $78,987

EXAMINATION:  No written or oral examination will be required. Applicants will be scored on the basis of an evaluation of their education, training, experience and personal qualifications as outlined by the candidates' sworn statements in their application, upon corroborative evidence obtained by investigation and the applicants' responses to the job-specific Supplemental Questions. Applicants must provide all background information and supportive documents as requested on the application, supplemental questions and job posting.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in accounting or business administration with accounting emphasis, and a minimum of three years' responsible administrative experience in accounting, including or supplemented by a minimum of one year's experience in governmental accounting, preferably in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK:  Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices and theory and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems; good knowledge of local, State and Federal laws governing revenues, indebtedness and expenditures; good knowledge of the methods of financing public debt; good knowledge of departmental policies and procedures; good knowledge of modern office management principles, practices and equipment; good knowledge of statistical principles, practices and application to financial and operational activities; ability to adapt accounting methods to complex problems of a governmental financial system; ability to perform difficult mathematical computations quickly and accurately; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of clerical and professional employees; ability to analyze complex financial reports; ability to prepare and present complex financial and administrative reports, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, public officials, employees and the general public

Description:

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Assists in the design and implementation of financial systems; prepares complex financial analysis and interprets financial data; makes formal presentations; develops monthly financial statements; prepares financing plans for proposed debt; analyzes financing proposals submitted by independent contractors; plans, develops and submits a capital project and debt service long range program; reviews contracts for accounting compliance; prepares project files for audit; develops budgets for funds, projects and programs; develops and presents financing options for new projects and programs; develops financial schedules for bond issues; serves as liaison between finance department and public officials or contractors; performs related work as required.

Important Information:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:  An employee in this class is responsible for developing financial plans, preparing financial analysis and coordinating with managers and administration regarding financial status and financial projections. The Deputy Comptroller may serve as department head in the Comptroller's absence. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Comptroller in accordance with accepted accounting principles and procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical employees as assigned.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS

 

 

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All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board JobOpps site.

 

Paper applications will not be accepted and will be returned.

 

An email address is required for all applications. For information on obtaining an email address, visit the FAQs link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org. The Mobile County Personnel Board does not endorse any particular provider.

 

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Errors, omissions and inaccurate information on the application will be construed as an incomplete application and will result in rejection of the application. Therefore, special attention should be given to each and every question and every attempt made to answer each correctly. 

 

Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. 

 

 

Applications must be complete and all required or supplemental documents (college transcripts, driver's license, and/or certifications) must be attached at the time of submitting the application. See the job posting and the supplemental questions for required documents for each job posting. 

 

 

 

 

College transcripts, where required or otherwise to be considered, must be attached as part of completing an application. Grade reports, computer downloads of grades, and diplomas are not transcripts and will not be considered.  Transcripts must be either an official or student copy issued by the educational institution. See the College Transcript Information link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org for additional information and requirements regarding educational transcripts.

 

OPEN TO: All who meet the requirements as set forth in the job posting and who may lawfully be appointed to a position. Applicants for sworn law enforcement positions must be U.S. citizens.

 

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in the job posting or supplemental questions, there are no residence requirements in order to apply. Applicants must bear all expenses incurred in reporting for testing or appointment. Upon appointment, the law gives the right to each Appointing Authority (Employer) to fix any further legal requirements regarding residence. 

 

FINAL DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: The completed application should be returned as soon as possible. In the event of tied scores, Rule 8.1 dictates that ties will be broken by the order in which applications are filed. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time specified on the job posting.

 

VETERANS PREFERENCE: For complete information on Veterans Preference points on an open competitive application, view the Veterans Information link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org.

 

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. 

 

The Mobile County Personnel Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants summoned for interview. In such instances, a preliminary appraisal of qualifications, as indicated by the completed application, will be utilized as a guide in the selection of candidates to be summoned. 

 

Aid and assistance in the examination procedure is available for the visually or otherwise disabled. Assistance may be requested by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727. 

 

A "Practice Test Seminar" is held in the Personnel Department Office, 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month.  The purpose of these seminars is to acquaint applicants or interested citizens with design format and procedures utilized by the department in its administration of written test selection devices. Inasmuch as testing facilities are limited, the seminars will be on a first come, first served basis, as long as space remains available. 

 

NOTICE: The continuing eligibility for appointment of those who secure a place on the eligible list is subject to future changes in specifications.

 

LIANA W. BARNETT, DIRECTOR

 

THE AGENCIES WE SERVE ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS