Summary

Under general guidance and direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Revenue Administrator is responsible for maximizing and diversifying revenue sources for the County by identifying funding opportunities and evaluating fees, rates, and charges. This position supports the County's long-term fiscal sustainability by coordinating grant development and enhancing revenue collection practices across County departments.

 

Essential Duties

County Revenue Optimization  

• Evaluate County fees, permits, licenses, and service charges to ensure compliance with state law, cost recovery, and best practices.
• Conduct fee and revenue analyses.
• Monitor revenue trends across County departments and funds to identify risks and opportunities for enhancement.
• Coordinate with departments to improve accuracy, collections, and reporting of County revenues.
• Benchmark fee collections and other revenue sources against peer counties to identify underutilized and untapped sources of revenue.

Grant Research and Development

• Identify new federal, state, regional, and foundation grants to fund County programs, services, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with the Grants Compliance Administrator to evaluate new funding opportunities.
• Lead or support the preparation, writing, and submission of grant applications, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with County departments to collect data, develop project scopes, and ensure applications align with County priorities.
• Assist the Grants Compliance Administrator with maintenance of a centralized grants calendar to track deadlines, awards, and reporting requirements.

Budgeting, Analysis, Reporting and Special Projects

• Perform revenue forecasting and projections for the County’s annual and multi-year budgets.
• Prepare analytical reports and presentations.
• Assist with the annual budget process.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of experience in county or local government finance, grant writing, revenue administration, and financial analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Statistics, Data Analysis, Public Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience finding new funding opportunities and executing grant applications.
• Experience conducting county fee studies and cost-of-service analyses.
• Knowledge of state statutes and regulations affecting county revenues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP and Workday.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to team dynamics and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially grant writing.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and grant agreements.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear.  Occasionally, the employee will need to walk, sit, climb stairs.  On rare occasions, the employee will need to reach above shoulder height; work with arms above shoulders; bend at the waist or work bent at the waist; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; twist or rotate at the waist; and push, lift or carry items. 

Contact

To apply, please go to Neo.gov.