Fiscal Assistant - City of Fort Myers, FL : Job Details

Salary: $21.85 - $33.05 Hourly Location : Fort Myers, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 25-1215 Department: Police Department Opening Date: 01/14/2025 FLSA: Non-Exempt Description The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: NO Level II Screening: NO Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, provides administrative support to the Program and Fiscal Manager using technical, organizational and clerical skills. No supervisory responsibilities Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct research to assist the Program and Fiscal Manager during budget preparation in the development of the annual fiscal year budget for the Department.
• Responsible for budgetary expenditures and budget transfers relating to the fiscal year budget and to ensure sufficient funds are available for current services as well as future needs.
• Maintain procurement card receipts, balance and prepare monthly payment report for submission.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and change orders to increase or reduce purchase orders.
• Prepares and processes invoices for payment.
• Order and maintain essential supplies including, but not limited to: uniforms, office supplies, business cards, and IT equipment, and small equipment items.
• Organize and maintain file system, including but not limited to, grants, maintenance and lease agreements.
• Prepare and track grant budgets, reimbursements, purchase orders, and reports.
• Process and track all educational tuition reimbursements.
• Review initial travel requests; review final travel requests with supporting documentation.
• Track Department assets on an annual basis, per City policy.
• Maintain accounts associated with the Department.
• Oversee routine facility maintenance.
• Operate motor vehicle as needed.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including, but is not limited to, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment, including motor vehicle, personal computer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine and other standard office equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited college or university, OR Three years of directly related work experience in finance, accounting or budgeting, or related field experience.
• A valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Mandatory Drug /Alcohol Testing required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably public sector experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Contact with internal and external customers and the general public
• Works in an office environment and sits for long periods of time
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Full-time regular City employee benefits:

• Health Insurance ()
  • City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Basic Life Insurance ()
  • City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.
• Optional Vision Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Optional Dental Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Supplemental Insurance
  • Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Pension Plan (General) Administered by
• Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by
• 401(a) ()
  • Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
• Roth IRA ()
  • Offered through payroll deduction.
• Disability ()
  • Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
• Paid Holidays
  • City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.**Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.
• Deferred Compensation Programs () OR ()
  • Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
• Payroll Direct Deposit
  • Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
• Employee Assistance Program ()
  • City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions. 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you currently possess a minimum of an Associates degree in Finance or Accounting; OR a minimum of 3 years of directly related work experience in finance, accounting or budgeting, or related field experience?

• Yes
• No

03 If the answer is Yes to question #2, please explain. If you answered No please enter n/a . 04 Do you currently possess a valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license at time of hire?

• Yes
• No

05 I understand that this position requires successful completion and passing of mandatory drug/alcohol testing.

• Yes
• No

06 PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:Do you currently possess any experience working in the public sector?

• Yes
• No

07 Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States?

• Yes
• No

08 PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY:Because you are applying to a law enforcement agency, you understand that you MUST include information about any arrest, charge, conviction, or other criminal activity, even if the records are sealed or expunged (Section 943.13(7), F.S. Rule 11b-27.0022). 09 Have you been convicted of any felony crime?

• Yes
• No

10 Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony, or any crime against the United States designated as a misdemeanor or felony, or any offense against any other state, territory, or country which would be a misdemeanor or felony if committed in this state at time of application that involves any of the following:a. Abuse or neglect of children, aged, or incompetentb. Perjury or falsification to include making false reports of crimes or falsification of official documentsc. Sexual offenses, including indecent exposure and prostitutiond. Any offense involving violations of the civil rights of any person under the Constitution or laws of the United States or any county

• Yes
• No

11 Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

12 Have you ever pled nolo contendere , guilty, or have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony involving domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

13 Have you ever used or possessed any Illegal drug at any time of employment while employed with a law enforcement agency, in a prosecutorial position, and/or employed in any position of responsibility of the public trust?

• Yes
• No

14 Do you currently have any visible tattoos on your face, neck, head, or hands?

• Yes
• No

15 If you answered YES to having tattoos, please list the location and describe the tattoo. 16 Within the past year, have you tried, used, or experimented with marijuana?

• Yes
• No

17 If the answer is Yes to question #15, please list the date last used. 18 Within the past 5 years, have you tried, used, or experimented with powder cocaine?

• Yes
• No

19 If the answer is Yes to question #17, please list the date last used. Required Question