* Assisting in developing and analyzing operating and capital budgets for Water and Sewer, Regulatory and Economic Resources and Library from initial submission to adoption by the Board of County Commissioners (portfolio previously included the Public Works and Waste Management Department and the Solid Waste Department)* Making recommendations regarding departmental policy, programmatic and budgetary issues, assisting in the planning and programming of capital improvement projects, and working with department directors and other departmental budget and administrative employees throughout the year in the preparation, analysis, monitoring and reporting on departmental operating and capital budgets* Conducting financial and programmatic research, performing data entry and spreadsheet development tasks, and conducting budget-related special assignments* Evaluating, projecting, and forecasting departmental budgetary and financial activity including analysis of variances related to budgeted levels for the departments* Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing programmatic performance of assigned departments; assisting in securing budgetary policy objectives as approved by the Board of County Commissioners* Acting as budget liaison between operating departments and the Mayor's Office* Preparing narrative and financial information required for development of the annual proposed operating and capital budgets* Monitoring staffing levels and personnel-related spending and authorizing personnel recruitment based on funding availability* Developing policy recommendations regarding County funding, staffing, services and activities* Performing related work as required