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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Business Manager at Parks Administration Offices.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single ($10.90), Employee & Spouse ($27.91), Employee & Children ($20.91), Family $80.79
Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 Annually
Consumer-Driven Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:
Single $82.58 - Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation (Retirement Enhancement) - $2,600 Employee Match
$50,000 Term Life Insurance & AD&D at no cost to you
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year
Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave(Paid Time Off) for Eligible Positions
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)
... and MUCH More!!
General Description
The Business Manager oversees the Parks Business Operations Section consisting of all functions of the Division's business and financial operations. This section includes Accounting, Payroll, Reporting, Budget Management, Business Solutions / Point of Sale System, Contracts and Grants Administration, and Purchasing. The operating and capital budget management is handled within this section and is performed in accordance with the guidelines and standards set forth by County Administration and the Office of Management and Budget.
Operational oversight of assigned agency in all areas.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, public or business administration or closely related field.
Requires six (6) years of progressively responsible professional administrative and financial management experience based on area of assignment including four (4) years of administrative/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
None.
Preferences
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, finance, or closely related field.
Project Management Certification
Certified Government Finance Officer Certification
Certified Budget Analyst Certification
Certified Public Finance Officer Certification
CPRP or CPRE Certification
3+ years of experience drafting and managing public sector operating and capital budgets including managing budget transfers, audits, expenditures, and forecasting.
3+ years of experience preparing agency annual reports, business plans, Commission agenda items, quarterly reports, financial reports, and standard operating procedures.
2+ years PeopleSoft financials experience
2+ years of experience with strategic planning and program evaluation, including tracking and reporting performance indicators and making recommendations for improvements in efficiency/effectiveness that were met with success upon implementation.
2+ years of advanced Excel experience
2+ years of experience in contracts and/or grants management
1+ years of experience in Parks administration and/or management
Additional Information:
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF%20AGMC.pdf
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Oversees the business functions of an agency including purchasing, personnel, revenue/cash handling and auditing, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, inventory, grants, contracts, trust administration and revenue development.
Recommends changes to strategic plan based past, current and forecasted data; provides fiscal oversight for the assigned operation.
Manages the formulation and preparation of operating and capital budgets.
Prepares financial forecasts, trend analysis and projections.
Provides Human Resources oversight to ensure policy compliance and adherence.
Tracks productivity including revenue generation for performance evaluation and reporting.
Prepares annual budget including capital submissions, fund appropriations and personnel cap adjustments when appropriate.
Provides senior management with statistical data and input on current and developing programs.
Supervises and participates in the preparation and execution of contract agreements; monitors contract activities and ensures compliance with contract provisions.
Makes recommendations for procedural changes in internal agency operations to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity; makes recommendations for achievement of strategic plans.
Manages, prepares and makes recommendations for agency's operating budget for general fund, grant funds and capital budgets; submits budget transfers and journal vouchers as necessary and approval of expenditures.
Creates specifications for goods and services that agency requires to procure via a Request for Letters of Interest, Standard Purchase Requisition (RQS), and Master Agreement Requisition (RQM). Establishes contracts with vendors to create master agreements; is responsible for contract management, administration and monitoring.
Provides day-to-day oversight of grant forecasts and utilization for both revenues and expenditure as well as compliance to grant requirements.
Monitors expenses and transfers funds as needed.
Plans, directs and supervises the activities of professional, administrative and clerical staff.
Participates in contract negotiations, ensures compliance with contract provisions.
Performs related work as assigned.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
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Competencies
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Has a sophisticated grasp of business drivers, finds new ways to increase own contribution. Stays attuned to business and industry changes, ensures own activities remain aligned to key objectives.
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Determines and estimates the main direct and indirect costs; makes generally appropriate decisions regarding expenditures. Studies financial and quantitative information; uses data to improve performance.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Appreciates the main elements of the organizational culture and politics; gives others advice on how to operate effectively. Brings initiatives to the attention of those who can act as champions and advocates.
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County, Florida
$93,891.97 - $149,851.88 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Aug 28, 2025