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Utilities Data Analyst II - Lakeland Electric

Salary

$65,803.84 - $98,706.29 Annually

Location

Lakeland, FL

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

3823-05

Department

Lakeland Electric

Division

EP-Prod-Maint-Workforce Mgmt 2011267000

Opening Date

02/07/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

Description

Benefits

Questions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is a responsible, highly skilled analyst role focused on assimilating, compiling, and analyzing power plant technical data. The position requires performing mathematical tasks and using various software tools to prepare budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking of O&M and capital projects. Reporting to the Power Production Projects Coordinator, this role supports the three plant sites: McIntosh, Larsen, and Winston. The position assists Workforce management staff, planners, maintenance coordinators, and engineers with project tracking and reporting. Quality of work is evaluated through meetings, reports, and desired outcomes, with considerable independent judgment expected to develop data analysis reports for outages and daily cost tracking with general instructions given by a staff working at an electric production plant.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Forecasts and analyzes key financial data for outage projects and daily maintenance for the workforce management division of Production.

Prepares and manages daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reports, projections, and analyses accurately and efficiently.

Performs advanced research and compiles data for reports using computerized information systems.

Oversees invoice payments for Workforce Management and ensures compliance with contracts.

Serves as backup administrator for the Production Department website, ensuring accurate posting and maintaining reports for compliance posting.

Monitor the Workforce Management budget and track expenses related to outage projects, O&M, and capital, providing regular reports to management.

Assists with report writing or data analysis for the Workforce Management team.

Skilled in Maximo software to maintain the Asset management for three plant sites.

Familiarity with government procurement processes rules on p-card and purchase order management.

Assist planners, engineers, and maintenance coordinators with vendor contact and the bid process for obtaining quotes.

May be required to participate and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.

May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Position designated as Mission Critical by Department.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs related work as required.

Prepares T-forms, budget transfers, journal entries, and check requests as needed.

Assists other staff members on projects as required

Prepares requisitions and change orders for purchases and payment of invoices and maintains vendor files.

Prepares and organizes records to be sent to Records Retention.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field.

Four years of progressively responsible experience in cost tracking and financial forecasting, ensuring accurate budget management and expense oversight.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Proficiency in Maximo software for generating reports and managing data.

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat).

Strong understanding of basic accounting methods and data analysis.

Ability to create, manage, extract, combine, manipulate, format, organize, and report from large data files using Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of proper office practices, business ethics, and technical information.

Skill in performing technical computations, compiling data, and performing analysis.

Ability to learn and understand the techniques and procedures of utility benchmarking.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting data and composing reports.

Ability to maintain effective work relationships with co-workers, peers, supervisor, and other employees and customers.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary work requiring walking or standing occasionally, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations.

May require wearing safety gear when visiting different plant areas.

The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.

Requires normal visual acuity, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, and depth perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including “junk” folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

City of Lakeland

2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave

Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave

Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

*NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool

Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave

Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan

Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:

Plan C Employee 4.16%

Employer 15.66%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:

Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits

Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire

Employer 15.39%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:

A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.

Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays

Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave

Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty

Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave

Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave

Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay

Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.

For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.

Suggestion Awards

A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.

For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348.

Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)

An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.

Uniforms/Equipment

Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.

Parking

Free while at work.

Break Periods

Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.

For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.

For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797.

For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education.

Less than a High School Diploma or GED

High School Diploma or GED

Some College - less than 30 credit hours

Some College - 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours

Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours

90 Credit Hours

Bachelor's Degree or 120 credit hours

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

02

If you have a degree, please specify your field of study. If no degree, please type N/A.

03

How many years of experience do you have in cost tracking and financial forecasting, ensuring accurate budget management and expense oversight?

No experience

Some experience, but less than 2 years

At least 2 years, but less than 4 years

At least 4 years, but less than 10 years

At least 10 years, but less than 13 years

At least 13 years, but less than 16 years

16 years of more

04

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

05

Please indicate your level of experience using Microsoft Excel.

None

Beginner

Moderate

Advanced

Expert

06

Please indicate your level of experience using Maximo.

None

Beginner

Moderate

Advanced

Expert

07

Please indicate your level of experience using Oracle.

None

Beginner

Moderate

Advanced

Expert

08

By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.

Yes

No

Required Question

Employer

City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address

500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone

(863)834-8790

Website

http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices

Salary :  $65,803.84 - $98,706.29 Annually
Location :  Lakeland, FL
Job Type:  Full Time Regular
Job Number:  3823-05
Department:  Lakeland Electric
Division:  EP-Prod-Maint-Workforce Mgmt 2011267000
Opening Date:  02/07/2025
Closing Date:  Continuous
FLSA:  Exempt
Bargaining Unit:  NA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
This is a responsible, highly skilled analyst role focused on assimilating, compiling, and analyzing power plant technical data. The position requires performing mathematical tasks and using various software tools to prepare budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking of O&M and capital projects. Reporting to the Power Production Projects Coordinator, this role supports the three plant sites: McIntosh, Larsen, and Winston. The position assists Workforce management staff, planners, maintenance coordinators, and engineers with project tracking and reporting. Quality of work is evaluated through meetings, reports, and desired outcomes, with considerable independent judgment expected to develop data analysis reports for outages and daily cost tracking with general instructions given by a staff working at an electric production plant.
Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Forecasts and analyzes key financial data for outage projects and daily maintenance for the workforce management division of Production.
Prepares and manages daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reports, projections, and analyses accurately and efficiently.
Performs advanced research and compiles data for reports using computerized information systems.
Oversees invoice payments for Workforce Management and ensures compliance with contracts.
Serves as backup administrator for the Production Department website, ensuring accurate posting and maintaining reports for compliance posting.
Monitor the Workforce Management budget and track expenses related to outage projects, O&M, and capital, providing regular reports to management.
Assists with report writing or data analysis for the Workforce Management team.
Skilled in Maximo software to maintain the Asset management for three plant sites.
Familiarity with government procurement processes rules on p-card and purchase order management.
Assist planners, engineers, and maintenance coordinators with vendor contact and the bid process for obtaining quotes.
May be required to participate and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
Position designated as Mission Critical by Department.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:     Performs related work as required.
Prepares T-forms, budget transfers, journal entries, and check requests as needed.
Assists other staff members on projects as required
Prepares requisitions and change orders for purchases and payment of invoices and maintains vendor files.
Prepares and organizes records to be sent to Records Retention.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in cost tracking and financial forecasting, ensuring accurate budget management and expense oversight.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:     Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES   Proficiency in Maximo software for generating reports and managing data.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat).
Strong understanding of basic accounting methods and data analysis.
Ability to create, manage, extract, combine, manipulate, format, organize, and report from large data files using Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of proper office practices, business ethics, and technical information.
Skill in performing technical computations, compiling data, and performing analysis.
Ability to learn and understand the techniques and procedures of utility benchmarking.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting data and composing reports.
Ability to maintain effective work relationships with co-workers, peers, supervisor, and other employees and customers.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :    Sedentary work requiring walking or standing occasionally, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations.
May require wearing safety gear when visiting different plant areas.
The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.
Requires normal visual acuity, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, and depth perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
City of Lakeland
2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave
Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:
Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave
Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

* NOTE : REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool
Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave
Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan
Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:
Plan C Employee 4.16%
Employer 15.66%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:
Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits
Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire
Employer 15.39%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:
A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.
Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays
Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave
Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty
Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave
Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave
Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay
Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.

For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.

Suggestion Awards
A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.

For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348.

Direct Deposit of Paycheck  (refer to handout in new employee folder)
An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.

Uniforms/Equipment
Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.

Parking
Free while at work.

Break Periods
Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.
For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.

For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797.

For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.
01

Please indicate your highest level of education.    Less than a High School Diploma or GED
High School Diploma or GED
Some College - less than 30 credit hours
Some College - 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours
Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours
90 Credit Hours
Bachelor's Degree or 120 credit hours
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree

02

If you have a degree, please specify your field of study. If no degree, please type N/A.
03

How many years of experience do you have in cost tracking and financial forecasting, ensuring accurate budget management and expense oversight?    No experience
Some experience, but less than 2 years
At least 2 years, but less than 4 years
At least 4 years, but less than 10 years
At least 10 years, but less than 13 years
At least 13 years, but less than 16 years
16 years of more

04

Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.
05

Please indicate your level of experience using Microsoft Excel.    None
Beginner
Moderate
Advanced
Expert

06

Please indicate your level of experience using Maximo.    None
Beginner
Moderate
Advanced
Expert

07

Please indicate your level of experience using Oracle.    None
Beginner
Moderate
Advanced
Expert

08

By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.    Yes
No

Required Question

Salary :  $65,803.84 - $98,706.29 Annually
Location :  Lakeland, FL
Job Type:  Full Time Regular
Job Number:  3823-05
Department:  Lakeland Electric
Division:  EP-Prod-Maint-Workforce Mgmt 2011267000
Opening Date:  02/07/2025
Closing Date:  Continuous
FLSA:  Exempt
Bargaining Unit:  NA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
This is a responsible, highly skilled analyst role focused on assimilating, compiling, and analyzing power plant technical data. The position requires performing mathematical tasks and using various software tools to prepare budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking of O&M and capital projects. Reporting to the Power Production Projects Coordinator, this role supports the three plant sites: McIntosh, Larsen, and Winston. The position assists Workforce management staff, planners, maintenance coordinators, and engineers with project tracking and reporting. Quality of work is evaluated through meetings, reports, and desired outcomes, with considerable independent judgment expected to develop data analysis reports for outages and daily cost tracking with general instructions given by a staff working at an electric production plant.
Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Forecasts and analyzes key financial data for outage projects and daily maintenance for the workforce management division of Production.
Prepares and manages daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reports, projections, and analyses accurately and efficiently.
Performs advanced research and compiles data for reports using computerized information systems.
Oversees invoice payments for Workforce Management and ensures compliance with contracts.
Serves as backup administrator for the Production Department website, ensuring accurate posting and maintaining reports for compliance posting.
Monitor the Workforce Management budget and track expenses related to outage projects, O&M, and capital, providing regular reports to management.
Assists with report writing or data analysis for the Workforce Management team.
Skilled in Maximo software to maintain the Asset management for three plant sites.
Familiarity with government procurement processes rules on p-card and purchase order management.
Assist planners, engineers, and maintenance coordinators with vendor contact and the bid process for obtaining quotes.
May be required to participate and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
Position designated as Mission Critical by Department.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:     Performs related work as required.
Prepares T-forms, budget transfers, journal entries, and check requests as needed.
Assists other staff members on projects as required
Prepares requisitions and change orders for purchases and payment of invoices and maintains vendor files.
Prepares and organizes records to be sent to Records Retention.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in cost tracking and financial forecasting, ensuring accurate budget management and expense oversight.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:     Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES   Proficiency in Maximo software for generating reports and managing data.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat).
Strong understanding of basic accounting methods and data analysis.
Ability to create, manage, extract, combine, manipulate, format, organize, and report from large data files using Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of proper office practices, business ethics, and technical information.
Skill in performing technical computations, compiling data, and performing analysis.
Ability to learn and understand the techniques and procedures of utility benchmarking.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting data and composing reports.
Ability to maintain effective work relationships with co-workers, peers, supervisor, and other employees and customers.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :    Sedentary work requiring walking or standing occasionally, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations.
May require wearing safety gear when visiting different plant areas.
The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.
Requires normal visual acuity, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, and depth perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
City of Lakeland
2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave
Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:
Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave
Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

* NOTE : REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool
Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave
Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan
Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:
Plan C Employee 4.16%
Employer 15.66%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:
Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits
Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire
Employer 15.39%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:
A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.
Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays
Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave
Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty
Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave
Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave
Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay
Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.

For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.

Suggestion Awards
A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.

For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348.

Direct Deposit of Paycheck  (refer to handout in new employee folder)
An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.

Uniforms/Equipment
Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.

Parking
Free while at work.

Break Periods
Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.
For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.

For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797.

For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.
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Please indicate your highest level of education.    Less than a High School Diploma or GED
High School Diploma or GED
Some College - less than 30 credit hours
Some College - 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours
Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours
90 Credit Hours
Bachelor's Degree or 120 credit hours
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree

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If you have a degree, please specify your field of study. If no degree, please type N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have forecasting and tracking costs for an electric power plant?    No experience
Some experience, but less than 2 years
At least 2 years, but less than 4 years
At least 4 years, but less than 10 years
At least 10 years, but less than 13 years
At least 13 years, but less than 16 years
16 years of more

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Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.
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Please indicate your level of experience using Microsoft Excel.    None
Beginner
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Expert

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Please indicate your level of experience using Maximo.    None
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Please indicate your level of experience using Oracle.    None
Beginner
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Expert

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By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.    Yes
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