Salary: $99,937.50 Annually
Location : Citrus County, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-02552
Department: Management & Budget
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

Assists the Management and Budget Director in the development, implementation, monitoring, and administration of the County's annual budget and Capital improvement Program. Performs highly specialized and administrative functions to assist in planning, preparing, analyzing, reporting, monitoring, and forecasting budgets for the County. Oversees timely filings of budgetary, ad valorem, and arbitrage reporting. Works under limited supervision and must exhibit a high level of sound independent judgment.
Detailed information regarding the County's benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Citrus County is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information can be found on the Federal Student Aid Website: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Essential Functions

• Full-time, in-person position based in Lecanto, FL, scheduled hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Work before/after normal business hours (may include on-call at nights, weekends, and holidays) as needed.
• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations. Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing maintenance of the annual budget.
• Evaluates departmental budget requests, budget transfers, and interprets policies, practices and procedures as required, making appropriate recommendations for administrative review.
• Provides assistance and advice to departments regarding budget formulation, program operations and control of appropriations.
• Evaluates department supplemental budget requests for need, appropriateness, and fiscal impact, and prepares recommendations for administrative review.
• Develops and maintains mechanism to monitor and control expenditures and other operating expenses.
• Maintains historical revenue and expenditure cost data.
• Complies with "Truth in Millage" guidelines.
• Develops long-range programs, five-year capital budgets, and budget forecasting models.
• Assesses the impact of the Capital Improvement Plan on the operating budget.
• Prepares official documents for tax and budget certification.
• Assists the Management and Budget Director in preparing budget presentations to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Prepares the mandated advertisements and documentation required for public hearings and the adoption of the final budget by County Commission.
• Calculates the annual fund balance adjustment for all funds and prepares the exhibit for the budget resolution.
• Coordinates with the consultant for the calculation of the indirect cost allocation plan, and the annual arbitrage calculation.
• Reviews agenda items for department budget transfers and appropriations.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or work experience equivalent to five (5) years of college education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely field.
• Four (4) years of budget and supervisory experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Ability to work before/after normal business hours (may include on-call at nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports, memoranda, and graphic presentations.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction
• Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
  • ICS-400: Advanced ICS and General Staff

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• The job involves occasionally lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent balancing, and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manual manipulation.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental Information
PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

**Wellness Incentive: New Hires will have the option of submitting to a nicotine test during the pre-employment physical. Those that are nicotine free will receive a $50 wellness incentive monthly applied towards their health premium costs. New hires that are not nicotine free are eligible to receive the wellness incentive once a tobacco cessation course has been completed and the Employee Health & Wellness Center is provided with a copy of their completion certificate.

Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit for more details.

Other Benefits:

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assistance Program
• ComPsych Programs
• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,
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PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.Please check EACH of the 4 BOXES BELOW to confirm YOUR APPLICATION is ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. Please note: Applications with incomplete Education and/or Work History sections will not be considered. Submitting a resume without completing these sections on the application form will result in disqualification.

• Education Section
• Work History Section
• 3 Professional References
• Skills, Certifications, Additional Information Sections (Optional - but highly recommend completing)

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