Job details

Location: Houston, Texas
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $83,720 - $119,540/yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: FMS/Financial Management Branch

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77002, 25th Floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm *Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The mission of Houston Public Works (HPW) is to provide water and treat wastewater, provide streets and drain storm water, enforce the City's building and development codes; all in an effective, efficient and responsible manner to serve our customers.

Under the leadership of the Assistant Director of the Capital Budget Section, the Senior Staff Analyst will serve as a primary contact for Houston Public Works’ Capital Improvement Program administration within Financial Management Services - Capital Projects. The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented; experienced with project selection, prioritization, and funding; and can work with engineering, accounting, and project management staff.

The Senior Staff Analyst duties will include but are not limited to:

Reviews, research, and makes recommendations for CIP fund authorization requests, including budget review and change requests
Tracks appropriations for various funding resources
Conducts intradepartmental coordination with various partners and stakeholders
Effectively documents, communicates, and adheres to processes and standard operating procedures
Reviews and recommends improvements to departmental operations for implementation?
Tracks appropriate performance indicators and produces status reports
Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures accurate records
Maintains necessary documentation and files for analysis, compliance, and audit purposes

Responds to requests and inquiries from department stakeholders, executive management, and outside entities
Coordinates systems user/support training
Performs personnel functions, such as evaluating staff performance, interviewing prospective personnel, staff training, and recommending disciplinary action
Other special projects as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about standing, walking, etc.

Position Duties

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

Minimum Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in project development and management, with additional preference for those with programming and/or capital budgeting experience.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Other Qualifications

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 28

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-2972.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2972 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Supplemental Questions

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

Yes
No

02

Do you have a valid/current driver's license?

Yes
No

03

Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education:

High School Diploma/GED
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
I do not have a degree

04

If you answered that you have a college degree what was your field of study?

Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Public Administration
Other related field of study
Non-related field of study

05

How many years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed do you have?

Less than 3 years
3 - 4 years
5 - 6 years
7 - 8 years
9 years or more

06

Which best describes your years of experience in a managerial capacity?

I have no managerial experience.
I have less than 3 years of managerial experience.
I have at least 3 years or more of managerial experience.

07

Please indicate your level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
None of the above

08

Please describe your experience with project development and management. (“See Resume” is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A).

09

Please describe your experience with capital project programming and/or budgeting (“See Resume” is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A).

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/

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