Job Description

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day.

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact careers@milwaukeecountywi.gov. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Closing Date: September 29, 2025 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.

Public Safety Fiscal Administrator
Department: Community Reintegration Center
Full-time, Hybrid
Salary Range: $88,212.80 - $132,288.00/yr

Job Summary
The primary objective of this position is to develop the Community Reintegration Center’s (CRC) budget and manages it effectively. Involves forecasting, managing contracts, vendor relations, analyzing financial data, drafting reports and presenting recommendations to leadership. Ensures the budget is well managed and reports important financial information to Superintendent, Department of Administrative Services, Comptroller and County Board. Oversees clerical/office staff through subordinate supervisors.

Hybrid Schedule: This position will be allowed to work 1 remote day per week.

Job Responsibilities

• Budget Development & Management - Creates the CRC's annual budget. Leads in all aspects of budget development and implementation. Manages budget and conducts forecasting to ensure department is operating within annual budget. Identifies efficiencies, leads cost-benefit analyses and implements changes for CRC departments.
• Prepares Contracts & Reports - Develops contract language with vendors and Corporation Counsel. Writes reports and fiscal notes to get approval from the Board or other parties. Presents recommendations at Committee/Board meetings. Drafts service level agreements and resolves contract issues.
• Manages Business Offices - Supervises Accounting Supervisor, Budget Management Analyst and Procurement Specialist, Records Supervisor and Contract Administrator. Reviews the work of these managers and assists in the supervision of employees under their supervision (e.g., hiring, disciplining, performance reviews).
• Conducts Request for Proposals (RFP) - Determine if resources exist and provides recommendations to the Superintendent on whether or not to support the departments' requests. Leads the development of RFP’s and complex scoring sheets.
• Oversees Procurement & Accounts Payable - Supervises Procurement Administrative Specialist. Reviews and approves all CRC orders and Advantage entries. Makes necessary changes to account codes to ensure it is properly budgeted. Tracks leases and other contract encumbrances.
• Manages Contracts – Ensure contracts are monitored and service-level agreements or other agreements are met. Oversees multimillion dollar medical and food contracts. Verifies staffing levels and makes necessary adjustments to monthly invoices.
• Ad Hoc Reports – Performs programmatic and fiscal analyses. Compiles and submits annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report figures for the County on the number of residents, Huber and EM. Leads development of Shift Relief Calculation "Chart" and maintains calculations of required security staffing needs.
• Grants - Oversees grant submissions for the department including any reconciliation for audit. May also lead or assist in writing/applying for various public safety grants (e.g., Community Development Block Grants, JAG).
• Legislative Support - Leads drafting letters to chairperson, fiscal notes and other legislative reports. Performs research, analyzes data, and develops recommendations on special projects assigned by leadership, County Executive (CEX) or DAS.
• Performance Measures - Manages the tracking of goal attainment on the CRC's performance measures as well as other metrics. Oversees and maintains newly created databases to analyze current and historical attainment data. Develops and helps present attainment at quarterly meetings with CEX staff.
• Other duties assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experience

• Current residency within the State of Wisconsin upon application required
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field required
• Five (5) years or more of work experience in Budget Management, Fiscal Management and Financial Forecasting required
• Five (5) years or more of work experience in a Supervisory or Management role directing staff required
• Must be proficient at forecasting and budgeting as the CRC has one of the largest Milwaukee County departmental budgets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in order to work with internal and external parties required
• Excellent written communication skills to summarize and explain figures in recommendations to leadership and reports to the County Board
• Previous work experience understanding of contracting and managing service level agreements required
• Developing meaningful criteria and then synthesizing data in Microsoft Excel is critical
• Excellent presentation skills in order to explain, justify and gain agreement on recommendations required
• Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams required

NOTE: This Original Application is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF FILING AN APPLICATION.

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Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Shift work, 1 day per week,

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