Job DescriptionMust meet agency inoffice requirements Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs highly advanced (seniorlevel) budget preparation and analysis work. Work involves assisting in the preparation and maintenance of the annual operating budget, analyzing, and reviewing budget requests, and preparing the biennial legislative appropriation request. Prepares Legislative Budget Board deliverables including the Legislative Appropriations Request and the Annual Operating Budget. Participates in the compilation of the Internal Operating Budget, quarterly binding encumbrance, and monthly financial management reports. May train others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Budget Division.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Performs analysis and examines trends of budget usage at the program/department level.
- Prepares departmentlevel budgetary and management reports and the preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Reviews financial and operating budget reports for accuracy and identifies areas for more appropriate use of funds.
- Provides technical assistance to staff related to budget and financial matters.
- Assists in the preparation of significant portions of the biennial legislative appropriation requests and operating budgets.
- Assists in developing instructions on budget and funding policies, procedures, and methods.
- Provides training to others to include training on budget policy and procedures.
- Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
- Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule.
- Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
- May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Ten years of experience in financial management, bookkeeping or budget preparation and analysis.
- Five years of budget experience at the state agency level.
- Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a yearforyear basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience with MS Excel software including pivot tables, macros, and complex functions.
- Experience with Automated Budget Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST).
- Experience in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) HR, CAPPS Financials.
- Experience with leading team projects.
- Experience in working in and cooperating with others in a team environment.
- Experience with State and Federal laws relevant to Budget.
- Nine or more years of experience in performing analysis and examining trends of budget usage at the program/department level.
- Nine or more years of experience in budget preparation and maintenance, financial analysis, review of expenditures, federal funds, and financial reporting.
- Nine or more years of experience in development and preparation of Legislative Appropriation Request and Operating Budget submitted to oversight agencies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) - Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Budget Division.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
- Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management principles, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge legal restrictions governing allocation of funds.
- Knowledge of USPS, ABEST, USAS, CAPPS HR, CAPPS Financials, and accounting systems.
- Knowledge of State of Texas budget reporting requirements, preparing budget requests, and accounting principles and practices.
- Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
- Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
- Skills in identifying errors while taking and/or recommending appropriate corrective actions for resolution.
- Skills in analyzing financial data, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
- Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
- Ability to meet agency inoffice requirements.
- Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
- Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
- Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
- Ability to perform routine and nonroutine work assignments accurately and ontime with little or no supervision.
- Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
- Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to all stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
- Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
- Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver's license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
- Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to prepare a Legislative Appropriations Request and Operating Budget.
- Ability to analyze, consolidate and interpret data in a complex funding structure.
REMARKS - A copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures and driving record must be submitted at the time of hire. Failure to provide required documentation will result in no further consideration for employment.
- Important Notice: Otherwise qualified candidates who are ultimately considered for potential employment with the Texas Water Development Board may be the subject of a request for any criminal history record information maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the DPS shall not automatically disqualify an individual from employment with the Texas Water Development Board.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS - Work In Texas (WIT) applicants should complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS to register or login and access your profile.
REFERENCE CHECKS - Reference checks will be conducted on top candidate for the position and may include outreach to current and/or former supervisors. Reference checks for top candidates currently employed by the TWDB will include outreach to current supervisors.
CONSENT OF CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS - All interviewed candidates must complete the HR101 Consent to Obtain Criminal History Record Information and the GA48 Consent form to obtain continuous criminal history and review forms once extended an offer to interview. The consent forms will be sent by Human Resources (HR) and retained with HR. Only candidates extended a conditional offer will have their criminal history checked in the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) system. Candidates who refuse to complete both consent forms will no longer be considered for the vacancy with the Texas Water Development Board. If adverse findings are found, candidates will be afforded 10 business days to provide a response prior to a final determination on hiring eligibility.
JOB LOCATION - Candidate must be able to report to and work from the noted work location and comply with the agency's Return to Office (RTO) requirements.
HEADQUARTER LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION Texas Water Development Board
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
hr@twdb.texas.gov
Phone: (512) 4752142
