The City of Jasper. FL
Job Opening
Finance Director
The City of Jasper is located in the county seat of Hamilton County, Florida (population is approximately 4,500 residents). The city operates under the Council/Manager form of government, with the following Service departments: Administration, Finance, Fire, Police, Public Works and Utilities.
The City of Jasper is seeking a Finance Director eager to join our team to provide extraordinary customer service to our council, staff and residents. The desired candidate will have experience in municipal finance, budgeting, short- and long-term financial forecasting, grant funding financial monitoring and staff development.
Benefits
- Salary Range: $60,000-70,000 per year
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Florida Retirements System Pension
To Apply:
- All applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting a strong desire to seek employment for a small municipality), resume, three professional references (at least one reference should be from current employer), and two personal references.
Information can be emailed to: Mark Meyers, Interim City Manager, at [email protected]
Contact Information: City Hall at (386) 792-1212 or 208 Hatley Street jasper, Fl 32052
Position Closing Date: May 10, 2024
CITY OF JASPER
FINANCE DIRECTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
General:
The City of Jaspar is seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for financial principles and government accounting, along with a strong commitment to public service.
This position, reporting directly to the City Manager, will have the responsibility of administering and directing the City’s financial management, overseeing the annual budget preparation and five-year capital improvement plan, internal audit, treasury and debt management, procurement services, utility billing services, grant management and reporting, business planning and feasibility analysis, project management, and strategic planning.
Essential Job Functions:
Essential duties of the Finance Director include the following, but are not limited to:
- Administers and directs accounting functions, to include financial reporting, purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants accounting, fixed assets, bank reconciliation, and the required reporting functions as applicable for governmental agencies.
- Administers and directs treasury and debt management, utility billing, to include billing functions, customer service, posting customer payments, and collecting and recording of all cash receipts.
- Evaluates proposals containing incentives to help broaden the city’s tax base, generate, or attract new capital, to increase business activity, produce employment and diversify the city’s economic base.
- Supervises and directs internal auditing functions, to include establishing an annual internal auditing program fully coordinated with all external auditing processes, as applicable to governmental agencies.
- Manages and directs the business case and feasibility analysis functions, to include project idea generation, make versus buy analysis, and return on investment analysis.
- Oversees required citizen participation and serves as staff liaison to several boards/committees, as assigned by the City Manager. Coordinates and makes presentations at public hearings including City
Commission meetings.
- Assigns, supervises and coordinates tasks and work program activities for professional, technical and clerical staff; provides policy direction and manages work processes and schedules.
Desired Attributes
- Comprehensive knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Has comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of administering and directing a comprehensive fiscal and debt management program for a public or similar governmental
institution, to include billing, cash management, investing, and governmental reporting requirements.• Knowledge of external auditing/accounting, investment, cash
management, internal controls, budgeting, and general ledger.
- Knows how to initiate, build and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with which the position interacts.
- Demonstrate a track record of understanding and respecting the practices, customs, and values of people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.
- Enthusiastic, self-starting work approach.
- A responsive, proactive problem solver
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of modern management and practices.
- Knowledge of computer systems pertaining to accounting and financial management.
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting systems.
- Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.
- Ability to lead and motivate a small department
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to analyze financial data and discern underlying management problems.
- Skill in use of PC’s for analysis and report development.
- Ability to use a PC in a network group.
Education and Experience
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Public Administration or Business Administration.
- Four (4) years experience in local government with two (2) years in a supervisory role.
- Government Finance Officer or Certified Public Finance Manager is highly desired.
Licenses, Certifications or Registration
- Valid Florida Drivers License
- CGFO preferred.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
- Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to inspect, access and retrieve information from a network PC.
- Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Works inside an office environment.
(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)
City of Jasper
Position Available
Position: Customer Service Representative
The ideal candidate for this position must enjoy helping others, working on a small team, and well organized. If interested please review the job description that is attached for the position.
General
Position Type: Hourly
Salary: $13.50/hr-$15.00/hr
Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Florida State Retirement System
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
How to apply: Applications can be obtained at Jasper City Hall at 208 W. Hatley Street, Jasper, or call
386-792-1212 and an application will be emailed to you.
Deadline: Open to filled
View Customer Service Representative Job Description
City of Jasper – JOB OPENING
City of Jasper Florida Police Department
Is Currently seeking a Police Officer position for Uniform Patrol. The City of Jasper
in Hamilton County, Florida. Population is approximately 4,400 people. The Police
Department when fully staffed, consists of (6) patrol officers, and the Chief of
Police.
Starting Pay: Salary $44,000.00-$47,000.00
Qualifications: High School Diploma, FDLE Certification as a Police Officer is REQUIRED.
Benefits: FRS Pension, uniforms and equipment provided,
Contact: City Hall at (386) 792-1212 or 208 Hatley Street jasper, Fl 32052 to
obtain an application packet.
Questions or inquiries: should be directed to the Interim Chief of Police Leyon
Kerklin at (352) 258-0200 or Mark Meyers Interim City Manager at (386) 792-1212
Position will remain open until filled.