This is advanced responsible professional and administrative work in bond analysis and administration.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing a variety of advanced financial and analytical duties related to County debt management. Responsibilities may include planning and implementing policies of the Dade County Health Facilities Authority and the Dade County Educational Facilities Authority which provide not-for-profit hospitals and institutions of higher learning in Dade County the opportunity to access the tax-exempt bond market through the issuance of revenue bonds. Other duties may include assisting in the development and administration of County issued debt obligations, including providing assistance during all phases of bond financing transactions. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in the application of advanced professional knowledges of finance to the development and administration of County debt obligations. General supervision is received from a professional superior who holds the incumbent responsible for the professional management of assigned responsibilities in bond development and administration.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Provides administrative and logistical support for the Dade County Health Facilities Authority and the Dade County Educational Facilities Authority, including organization and notification of meetings; directs daily affairs of both authorities; prepares budgets and expense analyses; prepares recommendations for policies and operating procedures.

Assists with the review and analysis of feasibility studies; prepares recommendations to Finance Director and authority members concerning viability of proposed project financing; prepares minutes of meetings and staff reports to authorities, Board of County Commissioners and Clerk of the Board.

Represents authority during bond sales; works with appropriate legal counsel and underwriters in preparing necessary documents.

Prepares written and verbal presentations at public meetings of authorities, for clients, professional groups and the public.

Coordinates work with attorneys, investment bankers, hospital administrators, university administrators, financial advisors and program administrators.

Performs financial and analytical work in the administration of County issued debt obligations; analyzes cash flows and bond size to determine debt capacity.

Prepares financial statements and statistical schedules for presentations to rating agencies; reviews bond documents and official statements; assists in all phases of bond financing transactions.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of legal documents, forms, statements and legal procedures applicable to the development of bond financing by the Dade County Health Facilities Authority and the Dade County Educational Facilities Authority.

Thorough knowledge of legal documents, forms, statements and legal procedures applicable to the development of County bond issues.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of finance and accounting.

Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations and Florida Statutes pertaining to public debt management and debt offerings of the Dade County Health Facilities Authority and the Dade County Educational Facilities Authority.

Considerable knowledge of the financial operations of County departments related to bond requirements and debt management.

Ability to provide effective administrative and logistical support to the Dade County Health Facilities Authority and the Dade County Educational Facilities Authority.

Ability to provide effective assistance in the development and administration of County debt obligations.

Ability to develop relevant financial information for the purpose of developing and structuring public bond issues.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, financial advisors, underwriters, attorneys, and others involved in public bond financing.

Ability to prepare feasibility studies to determine the viability of proposed public project financing.

Ability to prepare complex financial statements and statistical schedules.

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