Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs highly advanced (seniorlevel) managerial work overseeing the daily budget operations of the departments agency wide, capital and Executive division budgets. Work involves establishing section goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines for daily operations. Assists with the coordination, collaboration, and final review of the Departments Internal Budget, LBB/Governor Operating Budget, Legislative Appropriations Request, grants, position control, and other reports. Supervises the work of others. Work is performed under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages the activities performed by the Budget staff identifying problem areas, determining best solutions, and advising divisional management in the corrective process and implementation of policy and procedure changes.

2. Manages the development and review of fiscal reports and analyses in collaboration with divisional staff and prepares such products for review and approval by Finance Chief and the Departments executive management.

3. Advises and assists divisional management in the interpretation, formulation, and implementation of financial requirements.

4. Manages the establishment of goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities and standards for achieving goals; and assists in the evaluation of activities within the Budget section.

5. Manages and/or prepares a department budget and reviews and approves major expenditures; completes the analysis of financial positions and make recommendations on the utilization of funds.

6. Manages Position Control activities in a manner consistent with the Department's Executive guidance.

7. Manages the design, installation, and maintenance of efficient accounting systems for controlling, recording, and reporting transactions for Department operating funds and budgetary units.

8. Manages and develops cost estimates for legislative requests/bills and directs the preparation of these fiscal cost estimates for Agency executive review. Ensures the successful submission of legislative reports.

9. Assists in the preparation and submission of the Department's Strategic Plan and associated performance measures upon Executive approval.

10. Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals and meet deadlines and other requirements.

11. Plans, develops and approves schedules, priorities and standards for achieving section goals. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.

12. Develops agency's financial reports and presentations for legislative committees.

13. Coordinates and responds to external and internal audits.

14. Represents budget for Finance as needed within the agency and establish and maintain liaison with other state agencies.

15. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelors degree required; major in Business, Public Administration or related field preferred.

Experience Minimum eight (8) years experience in financial administration is required which should include five (5) years in state agency governmental financial administration. Three (3) years team lead or manager experience is preferred.

Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described, or other related education may be substituted for one another on a yearforyear basis.

Licensure and/or Certification Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Regulatory knowledge Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts accounting policies and procedures.

Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership skills Knowledge of management/supervisory methods and principles, performance/productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management. Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness. Ability to provide clear direction to others, promote teamwork and motivate others to accomplish goals.

Technology Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g., CAPPS, SharePoint, Tableau, USAS, ABEST) and be able to learn new software/systems.

Interpersonal Skills Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multidemand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.

Research and Comprehension Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.

Confidentiality and Protected Information Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Safety Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.

Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting work and/or Travel Availability for afterhours, weekends and holidays is required. This position may have the ability to telecommute based on the needs of the division/agency.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment: Office/Indoors and/or Outdoors
• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit;
• Handeye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
• Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
• Ability to transfer weights of up to twenty (20) pounds anticipated for this position;
• Driving requirements: Low 1 or less times/week.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/

Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.