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Community Enhancement Operations Administrator
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general direction of the Neighborhood Improvement
Deputy Director. Oversees the administration of budgeting/finance, and accounting functions for the division.
Plans, and directs assigned staff in the performance of their job functions. Develops and implements division
budget/finance policies and operating procedures. Monitors and reviews administrative practices within and
across all service centers to promote efficiency in operations including reviewing requests for expenditures.
Manages functions of Tennessee Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) associated with state contracts and
new or existing projects. Oversees the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and operating budgets for the division.
Completes financial forecasting to predict the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Maintains and handles all
financial transactions for the division. Administers the state highway maintenance contract agreements. Reviews
and recommends approval of check requests, requisitions, and bids/contracts. Coordinates Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements including documentation, billing, and training employees on
FEMA policies/procedures. Coordinates division’s computer and telephone needs with Information Technology
and General Services. Directs various special projects and prepares reports for executive staff as requested.
Monitors data inputted into budget system for purposes of analysis and tracking.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment. Requires contact with
division employees at all levels; communicates with personnel of various agencies regarding financial functions.
May require some travel across the city for meetings and occasionally out-of-town.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business/Public
Administration, or related field and ten (10) years’ experience in administering financial matters and budget
preparation with eight (8) of the ten (10) years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of training and
experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Working experience in accounting,
forecasting, and payroll operating procedures preferred. Working experience utilizing Oracle and/or other
financial software preferred.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
